How long do planning decisions take near Oakley?

The average planning decision time near Oakley is 46 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 Oakley?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Oakley?

The most common type of planning application near Oakley is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Oakley?

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Oakley, Fife Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Oakley, Fife.

Fife · Scotland · settlement

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

About Oakley

Oakley is a village in Fife, Scotland, situated at the border of Carnock and Culross parishes, approximately 5.5 miles west of Dunfermline along the A907. This location makes it a relevant area for planning applications, given its proximity to key transport routes and surrounding communities.

Population: 2,260 (2016) · Elevation: 71m

District: Fife

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Area Information

Admin district: Fife
Parliamentary constituency: Dunfermline and Dollar
LSOA: Ladys Mill

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Oakley.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Oakley based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Oakley.

- 60 John Stuart Gait Oakley Dunfermline Fife KY12 9SF
Single storey extension to dwellinghouse (to include patio)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2003-10-09
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A brief summary of Oakley in Fife

Oakley sits at an elevation of 71 metres above sea level. The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

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

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Planning Activity in Oakley

In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Oakley. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 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 Oakley.

The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Oakley were full planning applications (6), outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 35% 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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