How long do planning decisions take near Dunfermline?

The average planning decision time near Dunfermline is 39 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 Dunfermline?

The planning approval rate near Dunfermline is 33%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Dunfermline?

The most common type of planning application near Dunfermline is full planning applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Dunfermline?

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Dunfermline, Fife Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Dunfermline, Fife.

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About Dunfermline

Dunfermline, located in Fife, Scotland, is a city and parish situated just 3 miles from the northern shore of the Firth of Forth. Historically significant, it served as the de facto capital of the Kingdom of Scotland from the 11th to the 15th centuries, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to heritage, development, and urban regeneration.

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Area Information

Admin district: Fife
Parliamentary constituency: Dunfermline and Dollar
LSOA: Torryburn

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Dunfermline.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Dunfermline based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

9 planning applications found near Dunfermline.

- South Wood Woodmill Road Dunfermline Fife KY11 4SS
Listed Building Consent for internal alterations to dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-03-26
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- 1 Rosemalen Place Dunfermline Fife KY12 7YE
Multiple trees as listed in the attached tree report - Tree removal, tree pruning, clear crown
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-03-11
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- 2 Thimblehall Place Dunfermline Fife KY12 7UF
Porch extension to front of dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-02-19
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- 3 Briar Place Dunfermline Fife KY11 4BE
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) for external alterations to dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-02-04
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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 9m high pole - South-East of 16 Scotland Drive, Dunfermline
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Telecoms | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-01-05
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- This Site Address Is Still To Be Recorded On Our Property Database (temporary Address Used) Fife
Residential development and associated works including access, landscaping, open space and infrastructure - former Woodmill and St Columba's High Schools, Woodmill Road Dunfermline
Status: Permitted | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-11-28
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- 66 Garvock Terrace Dunfermline Fife KY12 7UH
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) for single storey rear extension to dwellinghouse with raised decking
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-01-24
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- 39 Coldingham Place Dunfermline Fife KY12 7XL
Proposed landscaping works and updated boundary treatment
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Fife | Date: 2024-09-11
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- 83 Halbeath Road Dunfermline Fife KY12 7RE
Single Storey extension to rear of dwellinghouse.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2024-07-12
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A brief summary of Dunfermline in Fife

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

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Planning Activity in Dunfermline

In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Dunfermline. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 39 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 Dunfermline.

The average decision time of 39 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Dunfermline were full planning applications (10), outline applications (6), telecoms (4). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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