How long do planning decisions take near Ceres?

The average planning decision time near Ceres is 78 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 Ceres?

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

How can I track planning applications near Ceres?

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Ceres, Fife Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Ceres, Fife.

Fife · Scotland · settlement

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About Ceres

Ceres is a picturesque village situated in Fife, Scotland, nestled within a small glen about 2 miles from Cupar and 7 miles from St Andrews. The village was part of a former parish that encompassed surrounding settlements, including Baldinnie, Chance Inn, Craigrothie, Pitscottie, and Tarvit Mill, making it a focal point for community development and planning applications in the region.

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Area Information

Admin district: Fife
Parliamentary constituency: North East Fife
LSOA: Giffordtown to Lathrisk

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Ceres.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Ceres based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Ceres.

- St Johns Lodge High Street Ceres Cupar Fife KY15 5NF
Erection of single storey side extension - Non-material variation for external alterations to 25/02516/FULL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-03-26
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- 19 Main Street Ceres Cupar Fife KY15 5NA
Change of use from (Class 1A) to flatted dwelling (Sui Generis) and associated works
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2024-11-08
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A brief summary of Ceres in Fife

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

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Planning Activity in Ceres

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Ceres. The average decision time was 78 days.

The average decision period of 78 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Ceres were full planning applications (2), tree works (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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