Limekilns, Fife Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Limekilns, Fife.
Fife · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Limekilns are administered by Fife Council. View the full Fife Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Limekilns
Limekilns is a historic coastal village located in Fife, Scotland, positioned along the scenic shores of the Firth of Forth. Situated approximately 3 miles south of Dunfermline and 13 miles northwest of Edinburgh, the village combines rich history with its picturesque coastal setting, making it a notable area for planning applications and developments.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Fife
- Parliamentary constituency: Dunfermline and Dollar
- LSOA: Pitcorthie Central
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Limekilns.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Limekilns.
- 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 Limekilns based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Limekilns.
- - 42 Main Street Limekilns Dunfermline Fife KY11 3HL
Installation of 4 rooflights to side/rear of dwellinghouse (amendment to 25/01120/FULL)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 28 Brucehaven Road Limekilns Dunfermline Fife KY11 3HZ
Installation of replacement door to rear of flat
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - 28 Main Street Limekilns Dunfermline Fife KY11 3HL
Installation of French doors to replace window to rear of flat
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2023-12-22
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A brief summary of Limekilns in Fife
Limekilns is a historic coastal village located in Fife, Scotland, positioned along the scenic shores of the Firth of Forth. Situated approximately 3 miles south of Dunfermline and 13 miles northwest of Edinburgh, the village combines rich history with its picturesque coastal setting, making it a notable area for planning applications and developments.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Limekilns a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Limekilns 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 Limekilns
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Limekilns. The average decision time was 48 days.
The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Limekilns were full planning applications (8), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 89% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.