How long do planning decisions take near Bellbrae?

The average planning decision time near Bellbrae is 70 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Bellbrae?

The planning approval rate near Bellbrae is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Bellbrae?

The most common type of planning application near Bellbrae is outline applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Bellbrae?

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Bellbrae, Fife Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bellbrae, Fife.

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About Bellbrae

Bellbrae is a locality situated off the Great Ocean Road in Victoria, Australia, nestled between the popular coastal towns of Torquay and Anglesea. As of the 2016 census, it has a population of 865 residents, making it a small yet vibrant community that may be of interest for planning applications in the region.

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Area Information

Admin district: Fife
Parliamentary constituency: North East Fife
LSOA: Ceres

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bellbrae.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Bellbrae based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Bellbrae.

- Castlehill Primary Ceres Road Cupar Fife KY15 5JT
Compliance with Condition 2 of planning permission 24/02758/FULL - SUDS
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-02-10
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- 42 Sandylands Road Cupar Fife KY15 5JS
Certificate of Lawfulness - Proposed for alterations to front porch, reduction of window size to side, installation of doors and rooflight to rear of dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-09-23
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- Marionfield South Road Cupar Fife KY15 5JF
T1 - Mature Wellingtonia - Inspect, deadwood, crown lift 5m from ground level.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Fife | Date: 2023-09-15
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A brief summary of Bellbrae in Fife

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

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Planning Activity in Bellbrae

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Bellbrae. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 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 Bellbrae.

At 70 days on average, decisions near Bellbrae slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Bellbrae were outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (2), full planning applications (1).

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