East Wemyss, Fife Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near East Wemyss, Fife.
Fife · Scotland · settlement
About East Wemyss
East Wemyss is a coastal village located on the south shore of Fife, Scotland, with a population of 1,928 as recorded in the 2011 census. This quaint community offers a blend of residential and local amenities, making it a relevant area for planning applications and development considerations.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Fife
- Parliamentary constituency: Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy
- LSOA: Kirkcaldy Central North
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near East Wemyss.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near East 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 East Wemyss based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near East Wemyss.
- - 3 Hendrie Lane East Wemyss Kirkcaldy Fife KY1 4NY
Two storey extension to side of dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2024-02-25
View full details - - 10 Branxton Avenue East Wemyss Kirkcaldy Fife KY1 4ET
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) for single storey extension to the rear of dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Fife | Date: 2023-06-13
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A brief summary of East Wemyss in Fife
East Wemyss is a coastal village located on the south shore of Fife, Scotland, with a population of 1,928 as recorded in the 2011 census. This quaint community offers a blend of residential and local amenities, making it a relevant area for planning applications and development considerations.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes East Wemyss a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, East Wemyss 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 East Wemyss
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near East 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 East 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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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.