How long do planning decisions take near Newport-on-Tay?

The average planning decision time near Newport-on-Tay is 58 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 Newport-on-Tay?

The planning approval rate near Newport-on-Tay is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Newport-on-Tay?

The most common type of planning application near Newport-on-Tay is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Newport-on-Tay?

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Newport-on-Tay, Fife Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Newport-on-Tay, Fife.

Fife · Scotland · settlement

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

About Newport-on-Tay

Newport-on-Tay, located in north-east Fife, Scotland, offers picturesque views of the River Tay and the iconic bridges that span it, as well as the distant Scottish Highlands. The town is also a key point along the Fife Coastal Path, making it an attractive area for potential planning applications related to tourism and development.

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Area Information

Admin district: Fife
Parliamentary constituency: North East Fife
LSOA: Newport North East

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Newport-on-Tay.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Newport-on-Tay.

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 Newport-on-Tay based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Newport-on-Tay.

- 5 Boat Brae Newport On Tay Fife DD6 8EX
Installation of raised platform to side of dwellinghouse (reapplication) and replacement windows (windows retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-03-31
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- Riverside Cottage 3 Riverside Lane Newport On Tay Fife DD6 8HQ
Prior Notification/Approval for installation of replacement windows
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-03-10
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- This Site Address Is Still To Be Recorded On Our Property Database (temporary Address Used) Fife
Notification of intention to install a 9m high pole - North of Trinity Free Church, Boat Road, Newport-on-Tay
Status: Rejected | Type: Telecoms | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-02-10
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- 15 Woodmuir Terrace Newport On Tay Fife DD6 8JN
Completion of Development for approval 23/03337/FULL (Change of use from ancillary accommodation (as approved pursuant to 01/92/0843) to dwelling house (clause 9). New address: The Stables, Shepherds
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-09-30
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- St Serfs Eventide Home 3 High Road Newport On Tay Fife DD6 8HD
Erection of 3 dwellinghouses and formation of access road (Renewal of planning permission 20/02932/FULL)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2024-10-03
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A brief summary of Newport-on-Tay in Fife

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

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Planning Activity in Newport-on-Tay

In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Newport-on-Tay. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 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 Newport-on-Tay.

At 58 days on average, decisions near Newport-on-Tay slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Newport-on-Tay were full planning applications (5), telecoms (5), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 28% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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