North Queensferry, Fife Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near North Queensferry, Fife.

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About North Queensferry

North Queensferry is a historic coastal village in Fife, Scotland, positioned on the Firth of Forth, just 9 miles (14 km) from Edinburgh's city centre. As the southernmost settlement in Fife, it offers a unique blend of scenic views and rich history, making it a notable area for potential planning applications and developments.

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Area Information

• Admin district: Fife
• Parliamentary constituency: Dunfermline and Dollar
• LSOA: Pitcorthie Central

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near North Queensferry.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 North Queensferry based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near North Queensferry.

1. - Ferryview Main Road North Queensferry Inverkeithing Fife KY11 1JB
   Single storey extension to side of dwellinghouse
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-03-11
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2. - Fisherman's Hut Pierhead North Queensferry Fife
   Installation of solar panels
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-03-04
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3. - Hampton Cottage Battery Road North Queensferry Inverkeithing Fife KY11 1JZ
   Erection of two storey dwellinghouse (amendment to application reference 11/01935/FULL) (Non Material Variation for French doors changed to windows and triple sliding doors changed to double sliding d
   Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-02-16
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A brief summary of North Queensferry in Fife

North Queensferry is a historic coastal village in Fife, Scotland, positioned on the Firth of Forth, just 9 miles (14 km) from Edinburgh's city centre. As the southernmost settlement in Fife, it offers a unique blend of scenic views and rich history, making it a notable area for potential planning applications and developments.

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

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

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near North Queensferry.

The most common application types near North Queensferry were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

Nearby Towns

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• What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
• What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
• How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.