Cupar Muir, Fife Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Cupar Muir, Fife.

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

About Cupar Muir

Cupar Muir, a quaint hamlet located just outside the town of Cupar in Fife, is approximately 25.5 miles (41 km) north of Edinburgh. With a population of around 229 as of the 2011 census, this small village offers a unique setting for potential planning applications, reflecting a blend of rural charm and proximity to urban amenities.

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Area Information

• Admin district: Fife
• Parliamentary constituency: North East Fife
• LSOA: Monimal Pitlessie and Cults

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Cupar Muir.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Cupar Muir based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Cupar Muir.

1. - Mayfield Tarvit Mill Cupar Fife KY15 5NU
   Erection of 2 dwellinghouses and associated works
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-01-30
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2. - Land At Ferrymuir Farm Westfield Road Cupar Fife
   Approval of matters specified in conditions for the erection of a dwellinghouse and associated infrastructure to plot 2 (as required by conditions 2(a), 2(b), 2(c), 2(d), 2(e), 2(f), 2(g), 10 and 12 o
   Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Fife | Date: 2024-11-01
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3. - Unit 1 Cupar Muir Industrial Estate Cupar Road Cupar Muir Cupar Fife KY15 5RL
   Erection of extension to industrial building
   Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2023-12-21
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4. 23/00752/PPP - Woodlands Drum Road Cupar Muir Cupar Fife KY15 5DU
   Planning permission in principle for erection of dwellinghouse (renewal of planning permission 18/02553/PPP)
   Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Fife | Date: 2023-03-21
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A brief summary of Cupar Muir in Fife

Cupar Muir, a quaint hamlet located just outside the town of Cupar in Fife, is approximately 25.5 miles (41 km) north of Edinburgh. With a population of around 229 as of the 2011 census, this small village offers a unique setting for potential planning applications, reflecting a blend of rural charm and proximity to urban amenities.

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

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

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Cupar Muir. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Cupar Muir may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 65 days on average, decisions near Cupar Muir slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Cupar Muir were discharge of conditions (3), full planning applications (1).

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