How long do planning decisions take near Freuchie?

The average planning decision time near Freuchie is 84 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 Freuchie?

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

How can I track planning applications near Freuchie?

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Freuchie, Fife Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Freuchie, Fife.

Fife · Scotland · settlement

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

About Freuchie

Freuchie is a charming village in Fife, Scotland, nestled at the foot of the picturesque Lomond Hills and close to Falkland. Located just four miles north of the major town of Glenrothes, Freuchie offers a unique blend of rural tranquility and convenient access to urban amenities, making it an appealing area for planning applications.

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Area Information

Admin district: Fife
Parliamentary constituency: North East Fife
LSOA: Cupar South West

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Freuchie.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Freuchie based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Freuchie in Fife

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

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Planning Activity in Freuchie

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Freuchie. The average decision time was 84 days.

The average decision period of 84 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Freuchie 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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