Auchtertool, Fife Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Auchtertool, Fife.
Fife · Scotland · settlement
About Auchtertool
Auchtertool is a quaint village located in Fife, Scotland, approximately 4 miles west of Kirkcaldy. Its name derives from the Gaelic term "uachdar," which translates to upland or heights, referencing its position above the nearby Tiel Burn. Historically known as Milton of Auchtertool, the village is situated just south of the Tiel Burn, making it an area of interest for planning applications due to its picturesque landscape and local heritage.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Fife
- Parliamentary constituency: Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy
- LSOA: Chapelhill and Torbain
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Auchtertool.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Auchtertool.
- 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 Auchtertool based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Auchtertool.
- - 20 Newbigging Terrace Main Street Auchtertool Kirkcaldy Fife KY2 5XL
Installation of platform lift and steps to front of dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-12-15
View full details - - Land At Former Mourn House Fife
Reconstruction/part-conversion of ruinous building to form house (Class 9) including the erection of domestic garage/garden store and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-07-01
View full details - - 8 Halyard Terrace Main Street Auchtertool Kirkcaldy Fife KY2 5XR
Single storey extension to rear, side and front of dwellinghouse and formation of decking to rear of dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2024-11-21
View full details - - Land At Former Mourn House Fife
Erection of 5 dwellinghouses with associated access, parking and infrastructure
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2023-01-16
View full details - - Land At Former Mourn House Fife
Erection of 5 dwellinghouses with associated access and parking
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2022-06-24
View full details - - 1 Newbigging Auchtertool Kirkcaldy Fife KY2 5XJ
Single storey extension to front and formation of dormer extensions to rear of dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2020-12-01
View full details - - 2 Newbigging Auchtertool Kirkcaldy Fife KY2 5XJ
Planning permission in principle for erection of dwellinghouse and formation of associated access
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Fife | Date: 2020-09-24
View full details - - 33 Moray Court Auchtertool Kirkcaldy Fife KY2 5XS
Erection of single storey extension to front of dwellinghouse and re-roofing of rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2019-09-04
View full details - - Land At Former Mourn House Fife
Planning permission in principle for erection of three dwellinghouses with associated access and parking
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Fife | Date: 2019-06-03
View full details - - Station House Newbigging Auchtertool Kirkcaldy Fife KY2 5XJ
Certificate of lawfulness (proposed) for single storey extension to the rear of dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Fife | Date: 2018-10-29
View full details - - 1 Camilla Grove Auchtertool Kirkcaldy Fife KY2 5XP
Alterations and extension to dwellinghouse including installation of dormer extensions and formation of hardstanding
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2017-03-28
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A brief summary of Auchtertool in Fife
Auchtertool is a quaint village located in Fife, Scotland, approximately 4 miles west of Kirkcaldy. Its name derives from the Gaelic term "uachdar," which translates to upland or heights, referencing its position above the nearby Tiel Burn. Historically known as Milton of Auchtertool, the village is situated just south of the Tiel Burn, making it an area of interest for planning applications due to its picturesque landscape and local heritage.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Auchtertool a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Auchtertool 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 Auchtertool
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Auchtertool. The average decision time was 56 days.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Auchtertool were full planning applications (4). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.