How long do planning decisions take near Newliston?

The average planning decision time near Newliston is 7 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 Newliston?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Newliston?

The most common type of planning application near Newliston is telecoms, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Newliston?

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Newliston, Fife Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Newliston, Fife.

Fife · Scotland · settlement

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

About Newliston

Newliston is an impressive 18,146 sq ft country house located near Edinburgh, Scotland, just 1 mile south-west of Kirkliston and 8 miles from the city centre. Designed by renowned architect Robert Adam in the late 18th century, it is a category A listed building, reflecting its historical significance. The estate features beautifully landscaped gardens inspired by French formal design, which are recognized in the Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes in Scotland, marking them as nationally significant. Situated within the City of Edinburgh council area and the historic county of West Lothian, Newliston is a key location for planning applications related to heritage and landscape conservation.

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Area Information

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

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Newliston based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Newliston.

- 36 Melville Place Kirkcaldy Fife KY2 5SL
Erection of entrance porch to front of dwellinghouse and domestic garage to rear of dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-10-08
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A brief summary of Newliston in Fife

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

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Planning Activity in Newliston

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Newliston. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 7 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 Newliston.

The average decision time of 7 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Newliston were telecoms (9), full planning applications (1).

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