How long do planning decisions take near Methilhill?

The average planning decision time near Methilhill is 41 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Methilhill?

The planning approval rate near Methilhill is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Methilhill?

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

How can I track planning applications near Methilhill?

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Methilhill, Fife Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Methilhill, Fife.

Fife · Scotland · settlement

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

About Methilhill

Methil is a coastal town located in Fife, Scotland, known for its rich maritime heritage and proximity to the North Sea. With its vibrant community and ongoing development initiatives, Methil presents a variety of planning opportunities for residential and commercial projects, making it an area of interest for those researching planning applications.

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Area Information

Admin district: Fife
Parliamentary constituency: Glenrothes and Mid Fife
LSOA: Methilhill South West

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Methilhill.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Methilhill based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Methilhill.

26/01713/LBC · Received: Mon 22 Jun 2026 · Validated: Mon 22 Jun 2026 - 8 Wilson Square Methilhill Leven Fife KY8 2EF
Listed building consent for installation of replacement windows
Status: Undecided | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-06-22
26/01714/CLP · Received: Mon 22 Jun 2026 · Validated: Mon 22 Jun 2026 - 5 Wilson Square Methilhill Leven Fife KY8 2EF
Certificate of lawfulness (proposed) for installation of replacement windows
Status: Undecided | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-06-22
26/01715/LBC · Received: Mon 22 Jun 2026 · Validated: Mon 22 Jun 2026 - 5 Wilson Square Methilhill Leven Fife KY8 2EF
Listed building consent for installation of replacement windows
Status: Undecided | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-06-22
- 24 Herd Crescent Methilhill Leven Fife KY8 2DZ
Erection of two storey extension to side of dwellinghouse and garage to rear
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-02-03
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- Levenmouth Academy Methilhaven Road Buckhaven Leven Fife KY8 1EA
Erection of single storey extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2024-08-30
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A brief summary of Methilhill in Fife

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Methilhill 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 Methilhill

In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Methilhill. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Methilhill.

The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Methilhill were full planning applications (4), telecoms (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 31% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.

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