Anstruther Wester, Fife Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Anstruther Wester, Fife.
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About Anstruther Wester
Anstruther Wester is a coastal town in Fife, Scotland, located on the north shore of the Firth of Forth, approximately 9 miles south-southeast of St Andrews. This vibrant community, with a population of around 3,500, is part of the larger Anstruther area, which includes Anstruther Easter and the adjacent village of Cellardyke. As the largest settlement along the East Neuk coastline, Anstruther Wester presents a variety of opportunities and considerations for planning applications in a picturesque coastal setting.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Fife
- Parliamentary constituency: North East Fife
- LSOA: Anstruther East and Cellardyke
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Anstruther Wester.
- 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 Anstruther Wester based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Anstruther Wester.
- - Alexander House Crail Road Anstruther Fife KY10 3EL
Porch extension to side of dwellinghouse and installation of replacement windows to dwellinghouse (Completion of Development Certificate for 22/03158/FULL)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 59 - 61 High Street East Anstruther Fife KY10 3DH
Compliance with Condition 2 of planning permission 26/00005/FULL - Written Scheme of Investigation
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 15 Shore Street Anstruther Fife KY10 3EA
Listed building consent for internal and external alterations including replacement door
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 59 - 61 High Street East Anstruther Fife KY10 3DH
Change of use from non-residential institution (Class 10) to 2 flatted dwellings (Sui Generis) and associated alterations including replacement windows and doors
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 59 - 61 High Street East Anstruther Fife KY10 3DH
Listed building consent for internal and external alterations to form two flatted dwellings
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - RNLI Anstruther Lifeboat Station Anstruther Harbour East Shore Anstruther Fife KY10 3AB
Listed building consent for maintenance works and temporary fixings to harbour wall
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - Clarks Garage 15 Pittenweem Road Anstruther Fife KY10 3DS
Compliance with Condition 5 of Planning Permission 22/02271/FULL - Remedial site action etc.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Fife | Date: 2023-08-17
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A brief summary of Anstruther Wester in Fife
Anstruther Wester is a coastal town in Fife, Scotland, located on the north shore of the Firth of Forth, approximately 9 miles south-southeast of St Andrews. This vibrant community, with a population of around 3,500, is part of the larger Anstruther area, which includes Anstruther Easter and the adjacent village of Cellardyke. As the largest settlement along the East Neuk coastline, Anstruther Wester presents a variety of opportunities and considerations for planning applications in a picturesque coastal setting.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Anstruther Wester a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Anstruther Wester 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 Anstruther Wester
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Anstruther Wester. The average decision time was 43 days.
The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Anstruther Wester were full planning applications (7), listed building and heritage (3), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 54% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.