Monimail, Fife Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Monimail, Fife.

Fife · Scotland · settlement

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

About Monimail

Monimail, located in Fife, Scotland, is home to the historic Palace of Monimail, also known as Monimail Tower. Originally a residence for the Archbishops of St Andrews since the 13th century, it became a prominent seat for the Melville family in the early 17th century. Although largely abandoned and demolished in the late 17th century, a single tower still stands on the grounds of Melville House, just 4 kilometres north of Ladybank, offering a glimpse into the area's rich architectural heritage. This historical context may be relevant for those exploring planning applications and heritage considerations in Monimail.

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Area Information

• Admin district: Fife
• Parliamentary constituency: North East Fife
• LSOA: Cupar North

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Monimail.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Monimail based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Monimail.

1. - Monimail Parish Church Monimail Cupar Fife KY15 7RJ
   Compliance with Condition 1 of Listed Building Consent 25/02917/LBC - Heritage Recording
   Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-02-10
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2. - Monimail Parish Church Monimail Cupar Fife KY15 7RJ
   Compliance with Condition 2 of Listed Building Consent 25/02917/LBC - Method Statement for Removal and Relocation
   Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-02-10
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A brief summary of Monimail in Fife

Monimail, located in Fife, Scotland, is home to the historic Palace of Monimail, also known as Monimail Tower. Originally a residence for the Archbishops of St Andrews since the 13th century, it became a prominent seat for the Melville family in the early 17th century. Although largely abandoned and demolished in the late 17th century, a single tower still stands on the grounds of Melville House, just 4 kilometres north of Ladybank, offering a glimpse into the area's rich architectural heritage. This historical context may be relevant for those exploring planning applications and heritage considerations in Monimail.

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

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

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Monimail.

The most common application types near Monimail were discharge of conditions (2).

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