How long do planning decisions take near Scoonie?

The average planning decision time near Scoonie is 62 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 Scoonie?

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

How can I track planning applications near Scoonie?

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Scoonie, Fife Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Scoonie, Fife.

Fife · Scotland · settlement

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

About Scoonie

Scoonie, located in Fife, Scotland, encompasses the town of Leven and is bordered by several parishes, including Kettle, Ceres, Largo, Markinch, Wemyss, and Kennoway. This coastal parish stretches approximately 4.5 miles from north to south and features a coastline along the Firth of Forth that spans about 1.5 miles. Covering an area of 4,107 acres, Scoonie presents various planning opportunities in a diverse and strategically positioned locale.

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Area Information

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

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Scoonie.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Scoonie based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Scoonie.

- 14 Coldstream Park Leven Fife KY8 5TB
Single storey extension to side of dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2024-05-27
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A brief summary of Scoonie in Fife

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

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Planning Activity in Scoonie

In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Scoonie. The average decision time was 62 days.

At 62 days on average, decisions near Scoonie slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Scoonie were full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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