How long do planning decisions take near North Queensferry?

The average planning decision time near North Queensferry is 45 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near North Queensferry?

The most common type of planning application near North Queensferry is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near North Queensferry?

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North Queensferry, Fife Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near North Queensferry, Fife.

Fife · Scotland · settlement

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

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: Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy
LSOA: Inverkeithing Spencerfield South

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

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

7 planning applications found near North Queensferry.

26/01683/PN · Received: Wed 17 Jun 2026 · Validated: Mon 29 Jun 2026 - 6 East Bay North Queensferry Inverkeithing Fife KY11 1JX
Prior Notification for installation of replacement windows
Status: Undecided | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-06-29
26/01584/CLP · Received: Mon 08 Jun 2026 · Validated: Mon 08 Jun 2026 - 18 Carlingnose Way North Queensferry Inverkeithing Fife KY11 1EU
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) for single storey extension to rear of dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-06-08
26/01389/PN · Received: Thu 14 May 2026 · Validated: Tue 19 May 2026 - 16 East Bay North Queensferry Inverkeithing Fife KY11 1JX
Prior Notification/Approval for installation of 6 replacement windows
Status: Undecided | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-05-19
26/01385/FULL · Received: Thu 14 May 2026 · Validated: Thu 14 May 2026 - 27 Carlingnose Point North Queensferry Inverkeithing Fife KY11 1ER
Alterations to existing conservatory, including replacement roof and frames
Status: Undecided | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-05-14
- 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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- 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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- 5 Carlingnose Park North Queensferry Inverkeithing Fife KY11 1EX
Single storey extension to side of dwellinghouse and formation of pitched roof
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-03-17
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A brief summary of North Queensferry in Fife

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

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Planning Activity in North Queensferry

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near North Queensferry. The average decision time was 45 days.

The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near North Queensferry were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 25% 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.

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