How long do planning decisions take near Dunnikier?

The average planning decision time near Dunnikier is 49 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 Dunnikier?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Dunnikier?

The most common type of planning application near Dunnikier is discharge of conditions, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Dunnikier?

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Dunnikier, Fife Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Dunnikier, Fife.

Fife · Scotland · settlement

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About Dunnikier

Dunnikier, located in Kirkcaldy, Fife, is a town on the east coast of Scotland, approximately 11.5 miles north of Edinburgh and 27.5 miles south-southwest of Dundee. As of the 2011 census, Kirkcaldy had a population of 49,460, making it Fife's second-largest settlement and the 11th most populous in Scotland, which is relevant for planning applications and community development initiatives in the area.

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Area Information

Admin district: Fife
Parliamentary constituency: Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy
LSOA: Fair Isle North

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Dunnikier.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Dunnikier based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Dunnikier.

- 16 Glendevon Place Kirkcaldy Fife KY2 6YN
Single storey conservatory extension to rear of dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-04-24
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- 19 Canmore Gardens Kirkcaldy Fife KY2 6XR
Single storey extension to rear of dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-03-13
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- 2 Rev Shirra Street Kirkcaldy Fife KY2 6ZH
Erection of side extension to dwellinghouse and erection of boundary fences
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2024-05-17
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- 186 Duddingston Drive Kirkcaldy Fife KY2 6XG
Single storey extension to rear of dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2024-05-16
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A brief summary of Dunnikier in Fife

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

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Planning Activity in Dunnikier

In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Dunnikier. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 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 Dunnikier.

The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Dunnikier were discharge of conditions (9), full planning applications (7), telecoms (3).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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