How long do planning decisions take near Coaltown of Wemyss?

The average planning decision time near Coaltown of Wemyss is 85 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 Coaltown of Wemyss?

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

How can I track planning applications near Coaltown of Wemyss?

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Coaltown of Wemyss, Fife Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Coaltown of Wemyss, Fife.

Fife · Scotland · settlement

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

About Coaltown of Wemyss

Coaltown of Wemyss is a historic village in south-east Fife, Scotland, located approximately 5 km north of Kirkcaldy. Established in the 1890s to accommodate mineworkers from local coal mines, the village features designated conservation area cottages from this era. Today, it offers essential amenities, including a primary school, small shops, and the Earl David Hotel. While Wemyss Castle is not accessible to the public, visitors can explore its gardens during the summer months, providing a glimpse into the area's rich heritage.

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Area Information

Admin district: Fife
Parliamentary constituency: Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy
LSOA: Smeaton South

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Coaltown of Wemyss.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Coaltown of Wemyss based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Coaltown of Wemyss.

- 4 Plantation Row Coaltown Of Wemyss Kirkcaldy Fife KY1 4LY
Single storey extension to rear of dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2024-10-30
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A brief summary of Coaltown of Wemyss in Fife

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

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Planning Activity in Coaltown of Wemyss

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Coaltown of Wemyss. The average decision time was 85 days.

The average decision period of 85 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Coaltown of Wemyss were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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