How long do planning decisions take near Buckhaven?

The average planning decision time near Buckhaven is 24 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 Buckhaven?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Buckhaven?

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

How can I track planning applications near Buckhaven?

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Buckhaven, Fife Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Buckhaven, Fife.

Fife · Scotland · Town

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

About Buckhaven

Buckhaven is a coastal town in Fife, Scotland, situated along the Firth of Forth between East Wemyss and Methil. It is part of the scenic Fife Coastal Path and is in proximity to notable attractions such as the Wemyss Caves and Largo Bay, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to tourism and coastal development.

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Area Information

Admin district: Fife
Parliamentary constituency: North East Fife
LSOA: Leven Mountfleurie East

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Buckhaven.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Buckhaven based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Buckhaven.

- Land Near Canonbie Village And Chapelknowe Hamlet (Hall Burn Renewable Energy Scheme)
CONSULTATION REQUEST FROM SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT IN RELATION TO SCOPING OPINION UNDER THE TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING (ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT) (SCOTLAND) REGULATIONS 2017 FOR A PROPOSED GRID SCALE
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2026-05-06
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- This Site Address Is Still To Be Recorded On Our Property Database (temporary Address Used) Fife
Notification of intention to install a 10m high pole - West of 26-28 Martin Street, Buckhaven
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Telecoms | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-03-13
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- Land To East Of Percival Road Buckhaven Fife
Erection of five industrial/commercial mixed-use units (Class 4, 5, and 6), cycle shelter, bin store and formation of car parking and access and other associated infrastructure - Non-material variatio
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-02-19
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- 32 Church Street Buckhaven Leven Fife KY8 1JJ
Formation of roof terrace with balustrade to front of dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-10-17
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- Land To East Of Percival Road Buckhaven Fife
Compliance with condition 3 of approval 24/00370/FULL - Landscaping
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-02-04
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A brief summary of Buckhaven in Fife

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Buckhaven 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 Buckhaven

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Buckhaven. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 24 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 Buckhaven.

The average decision time of 24 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Buckhaven were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (2), telecoms (2). Full planning applications account for 22% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.

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