How long do planning decisions take near Hill of Beath?

The average planning decision time near Hill of Beath is 11 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 Hill of Beath?

The most common type of planning application near Hill of Beath is outline applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Hill of Beath?

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Hill of Beath, Fife Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hill of Beath, Fife.

Fife · Scotland · settlement

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

About Hill of Beath

Hill of Beath, a village located in Fife, Scotland, lies just outside Dunfermline and is connected to Cowdenbeath. The village derives its name from the prominent nearby hill, making it a notable area for planning applications and development opportunities.

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Area Information

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

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Hill of Beath.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Hill of Beath based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Hill of Beath.

- The Old School House Main Street Hill Of Beath Cowdenbeath Fife KY4 8DP
Erection of replacement detached domestic outbuilding to rear of dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2024-01-31
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A brief summary of Hill of Beath in Fife

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

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Planning Activity in Hill of Beath

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Hill of Beath. The average decision time was 11 days.

The average decision time of 11 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Hill of Beath were outline applications (2).

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