Balmerino, Fife Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Balmerino, Fife.
Fife · Scotland · settlement
About Balmerino
Balmerino is a quaint village in Fife, Scotland, known for its historical significance as a former monastic centre, particularly with the remnants of Balmerino Abbey. Established as a secular lordship in 1605, the abbey's lands transitioned into a barony, leading to the creation of the title Lord Balmerino. Today, the abbey ruins, managed by the National Trust for Scotland, are notable for their ancient sweet chestnut tree and vibrant aconite flowers that bloom in February, making it a point of interest for planning applications in the area.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Fife
- Parliamentary constituency: North East Fife
- LSOA: Newport East
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Balmerino.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Balmerino.
- 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 Balmerino based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
70 planning applications found near Balmerino.
- - Old Mill Cottage Balmerino Newport On Tay Fife DD6 8SB
Single storey extension to rear of dwellinghouse, porch extension to side, and alterations to wall
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-07-22
View full details - - The Vestry 6 Abbey Farm Steading Balmerino Newport On Tay Fife DD6 8BQ
Installation of wall mounted electric vehicle charging point
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - The Vestry 6 Abbey Farm Steading Balmerino Newport On Tay Fife DD6 8BQ
Listed Building Consent for installation of wall mounted electric vehicle charging point
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-03-25
View full details - - The Old Mill Balmerino Newport On Tay Fife DD6 8SB
Erection of wooden outhouse (Completion of Development Certificate for 20/02531/FULL)
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Fife | Date: 2023-06-09
View full details - - Bridgend House Brigend Balmerino Newport On Tay Fife DD6 8SB
External alterations to dwellinghouse including single storey extension to rear and erection of garden room (retrospective)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2021-08-09
View full details - - Bridgend House Brigend Balmerino Newport On Tay Fife DD6 8SB
Internal and external alterations to dwellinghouse including single storey extension to rear and erection of garden room (work completed)
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Fife | Date: 2021-08-09
View full details - - The Bay Cottage Balmerino Newport On Tay Fife DD6 8SB
Request to carry out tree work in Balmerino Conservation Area Fell 2 Betula pendula (silver birch)
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Fife | Date: 2021-06-21
View full details - - Land To The North Of Abbey Farm Steading Balmerino Fife
Erection of dwellinghouse and formation of car-parking and associated access (amendment to planning reference 20/01404/FULL to install solar panels)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2021-01-04
View full details - - The Old Mill Balmerino Newport On Tay Fife DD6 8SB
Erection of wooden outhouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2020-10-23
View full details - - Land To The North Of Abbey Farm Steading Balmerino Fife
Erection of dwellinghouse and formation of car-parking and associated access
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2020-07-03
View full details - - Land To The North Of Abbey Farm Steading Balmerino Fife
Fell 3 Sycamore trees Balmerino Conservation Area
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Fife | Date: 2020-05-27
View full details - - Abbots House 5 Abbey Farm Steading Balmerino Newport On Tay Fife DD6 8BQ
Listed building consent for formation of raised platform and associated glass balustrade to rear of dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Fife | Date: 2019-11-04
View full details - - Abbots House 5 Abbey Farm Steading Balmerino Newport On Tay Fife DD6 8BQ
Formation of raised platform and associated glass balustrade to rear of dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2019-11-04
View full details - - The Neuk Brigend Balmerino Newport On Tay Fife DD6 8SB
Installation of vent and external alterations to front of dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2019-05-10
View full details - - The Neuk Brigend Balmerino Newport On Tay Fife DD6 8SB
Listed building consent for installation of vent, external alterations to front of dwellinghouse and internal alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Fife | Date: 2019-05-10
View full details - - Abbey Cottage Balmerino Newport On Tay Fife DD6 8SB
Request to carry out work in Balmerino Conservation Area Remove 1 Sycamore and remove branches from another Sycamore
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Fife | Date: 2018-06-13
View full details - - The Monks Barn 2 Abbey Farm Steading Balmerino Newport On Tay Fife DD6 8BQ
Installation of flue (retrospective)(Completion of Development Certificate for 16/02416/FULL)
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Fife | Date: 2017-04-24
View full details - - The Kiln 7 Abbey Farm Steading Balmerino Newport On Tay Fife DD6 8BQ
Installation of flue (retrospective)(Completion of Development Certificate for 16/02347/FULL)
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Fife | Date: 2017-04-24
View full details - - Abbey Farm Steading Balmerino Fife
Erection of 5 dwellinghouses and access points (Section 42 application to vary condition 1 of planning permission reference 09/00408/FULL to extend the time period for the commencement of development
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2016-07-29
View full details - - The West Granary 3 Abbey Farm Steading Balmerino Newport On Tay Fife DD6 8BQ
Listed building consent for installation of flue
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Fife | Date: 2016-07-27
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A brief summary of Balmerino in Fife
Balmerino is a quaint village in Fife, Scotland, known for its historical significance as a former monastic centre, particularly with the remnants of Balmerino Abbey. Established as a secular lordship in 1605, the abbey's lands transitioned into a barony, leading to the creation of the title Lord Balmerino. Today, the abbey ruins, managed by the National Trust for Scotland, are notable for their ancient sweet chestnut tree and vibrant aconite flowers that bloom in February, making it a point of interest for planning applications in the area.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Balmerino a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Balmerino 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 Balmerino
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Balmerino. The average decision time was 71 days.
The average decision period of 71 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Balmerino were full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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