Aberdour, Fife Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Aberdour, Fife.
Fife · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Aberdour are administered by Fife Council. View the full Fife Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Aberdour
Aberdour is a picturesque village located on the south coast of Fife, Scotland, nestled along the north shore of the Firth of Forth. With a population of 1,633 as of the 2011 census, the village offers stunning views of the island of Inchcolm and its historic Abbey, as well as the cityscapes of Leith and Edinburgh to the south. This charming locale is a key area for planning applications, benefiting from its rich history and natural beauty.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Fife
- Parliamentary constituency: Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy
- LSOA: Burntisland Kirkton
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-04.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Aberdour.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Aberdour.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Aberdour based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
383 planning applications found near Aberdour.
- 26/01480/PN · Received: Tue 26 May 2026 · Validated: Wed 27 May 2026 - Craiglea The Shore Aberdour Burntisland Fife KY3 0TY
Prior Notification/Approval for installation of replacement windows to front of dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-05-27 - - Craiglea The Shore Aberdour Burntisland Fife KY3 0TY
Prior Notification/Approval for installation of replacement windows to front of dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - - Hillside School 3 Main Street Aberdour Burntisland Fife KY3 0RH
Approval of matters specified in conditions 2 (a and b), 2 (d to f in part), 3 (a, k & l), (3 b to j and m in part), 4 in part, 5 (a to c, l, m and n in part), 5 (d to k and o) 6, 9 and 12 in part of
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - 24/03098/NMV3 · Received: Tue 26 May 2026 · Validated: Tue 26 May 2026 - Hillside School 3 Main Street Aberdour Burntisland Fife KY3 0RH
Approval of matters specified in conditions 2 (a and b), 2 (d to f in part), 3 (a, k & l), (3 b to j and m in part), 4 in part, 5 (a to c, l, m and n in part), 5 (d to k and o) 6, 9 and 12 in part of
Status: Undecided | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-05-26 - 24/03098/CND010 · Received: Thu 14 May 2026 · Validated: Thu 14 May 2026 - Hillside School 3 Main Street Aberdour Burntisland Fife KY3 0RH
Compliance with Condition 10 of application reference 24/03098/ARC - Public Art
Status: Undecided | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-05-14 - - Hillside School 3 Main Street Aberdour Burntisland Fife KY3 0RH
Compliance with Condition 10 of application reference 24/03098/ARC - Public Art
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-05-14
View full details - - 4 Station Place Aberdour Burntisland Fife KY3 0SN
Listed Building Consent for internal alterations and installation of replacement window at first floor (retrospect)
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 1 Hawkcraig Road Aberdour Burntisland Fife KY3 0UP
Erection of shed/garden room
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 7 The Glebe Aberdour Burntisland Fife KY3 0UN
Single storey extension with balcony to rear of dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 5 Livingston Lane Aberdour Burntisland Fife KY3 0TS
Prior Approval for installation of replacement windows to front elevation and side elevation that fronts a road
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 5 Livingston Lane Aberdour Burntisland Fife KY3 0TS
Listed building consent for installation of replacement windows
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 2 Manse Street Aberdour Burntisland Fife KY3 0TT
Installation of replacement door
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 2 Manse Street Aberdour Burntisland Fife KY3 0TT
Prior Notification for installation of replacement windows
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 1 Lower Glebe Aberdour Burntisland Fife KY3 0XJ
Porch extension to front and extension to rear with balcony
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - Aberdour House 1 Hewitt Place Aberdour Burntisland Fife KY3 0TQ
Lime T929. - Remove the moderate deadwood over the road., Ash T930. - Reduce the branches encroaching the building by 1-2m. Remove deadwood. , Horse Chestnut T922. - Remove small deadwood above the ro
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - Hillside School 3 Main Street Aberdour Burntisland Fife KY3 0RH
Compliance with Condition 27 of planning permission 24/01423/PPP - Tree Protection Measures
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-11-26
View full details - - Whitehall 22 Shore Road Aberdour Burntisland Fife KY3 0TU
Request to carry out tree works to 2 x Beech trees: - fell T1 and crown reduction of T3 Aberdour Conservation Area
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-11-24
View full details - - Hillside School Main Street Aberdour Fife
Display of non-illuminated freestanding sign
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-11-04
View full details - - Sunnyside 4A Manse Street Aberdour Burntisland Fife KY3 0TT
Installation of replacement door
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-10-20
View full details - - Dour Cottage High Street Aberdour Burntisland Fife KY3 0SH
Erection of a poly tunnel
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-10-10
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A brief summary of Aberdour in Fife
Aberdour is a picturesque village located on the south coast of Fife, Scotland, nestled along the north shore of the Firth of Forth. With a population of 1,633 as of the 2011 census, the village offers stunning views of the island of Inchcolm and its historic Abbey, as well as the cityscapes of Leith and Edinburgh to the south. This charming locale is a key area for planning applications, benefiting from its rich history and natural beauty.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Aberdour a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Aberdour planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Aberdour
In the last 24 months, 104 planning applications were submitted near Aberdour. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Aberdour.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Aberdour were discharge of conditions (43), full planning applications (27), listed building and heritage (10).
In terms of development scale, 5 large-scale (major) developments, 93 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 4 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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