How long do planning decisions take near Lower Largo?

The average planning decision time near Lower Largo is 72 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 Lower Largo?

The most common type of planning application near Lower Largo is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Lower Largo?

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Lower Largo, Fife Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lower Largo, Fife.

Fife · Scotland · settlement

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About Lower Largo

Lower Largo, also known as Seatown of Largo, is a picturesque village located in Fife, Scotland, on the northern shores of Largo Bay, adjacent to the Firth of Forth. It lies to the east of Lundin Links, making it an ideal location for those interested in planning applications related to coastal development and community enhancement in this charming coastal area.

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Area Information

Admin district: Fife
Parliamentary constituency: North East Fife
LSOA: Kennoway Sandy Brae

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Lower Largo.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Lower Largo based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Lower Largo.

- 33 Toll Court Lundin Links Leven Fife KY8 6HH
Certificate of lawfulness (proposed) for conversion of integral garage to form habitable accommodation
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-03-31
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- 2A Hillhead Lane Lundin Links Leven Fife KY8 6DE
Convert existing garage/outbuilding to form self-contained ancillary accommodation associated with existing dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-03-05
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- 16 Toll Court Lundin Links Leven Fife KY8 6HH
Single storey extension to rear of dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-12-29
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- 37 Victoria Road Lundin Links Leven Fife KY8 6AX
Single storey ground floor extension to side of dwellinghouse and first floor extension to side of dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2024-11-13
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- 5 Station Wynd Lower Largo Leven Fife KY8 6BU
Installation of dormer extension to front and rear of dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2024-11-01
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- 28 Emsdorf Street Lundin Links Leven Fife KY8 6AB
Substitution of house type (Completion of Development Certificate for 08/00931/CFULL)
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Fife | Date: 2024-07-31
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- The Old Manse 23 Main Street Lower Largo Leven Fife KY8 6BN
Listed Building Consent for single storey extension to rear of dwellinghouse, installation of replacement windows and door and repainting of window and door surrounds
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Fife | Date: 2022-12-30
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- The Old Manse 23 Main Street Lower Largo Leven Fife KY8 6BN
Single storey extension to rear of dwellinghouse, installation of replacement windows and door and repainting of window and door surrounds
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2022-12-30
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A brief summary of Lower Largo in Fife

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

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Planning Activity in Lower Largo

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Lower Largo. The average decision time was 72 days.

The average decision period of 72 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Lower Largo were full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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