How long do planning decisions take near Balmullo?

The average planning decision time near Balmullo is 28 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Balmullo?

The most common type of planning application near Balmullo is outline applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Balmullo?

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Balmullo, Fife Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Balmullo, Fife.

Fife · Scotland · settlement

Planning applications in Balmullo are administered by Fife Council. View the full Fife Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Balmullo

Balmullo is a village located in Fife, Scotland, approximately 7 miles (11 km) from the historic town of St Andrews. It is conveniently situated near several other villages, including Lucklawhill, Guardbridge, Dairsie, and Leuchars, with the Leuchars Station army base in close proximity. This strategic location makes Balmullo an area of interest for various planning applications.

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Area Information

Admin district: Fife
Parliamentary constituency: North East Fife
LSOA: St Fort and Pickletillem

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-04.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Balmullo.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Balmullo.

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 Balmullo based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

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A brief summary of Balmullo in Fife

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Balmullo a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Balmullo

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Balmullo. The average decision time was 28 days.

The average decision time of 28 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Balmullo were outline applications (1).

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