How long do planning decisions take near Stenton?

The average planning decision time near Stenton is 80 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 Stenton?

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

How can I track planning applications near Stenton?

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Stenton, Fife Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Stenton, Fife.

Fife · Scotland · settlement

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

About Stenton

Stenton is a parish and village located in East Lothian, Scotland, bordered by the parishes of Prestonkirk and Dunbar to the north, Spott to the east, and Whittingehame to the west. With its Saxon-derived name, the village features a collection of houses, a school, and a church, making it a quaint yet integral part of the local community. For those researching planning applications in the area, Stenton offers a unique blend of rural charm and residential development potential.

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Area Information

Admin district: Fife
Parliamentary constituency: Glenrothes and Mid Fife
LSOA: Auchmuty Dovecot and Town Centre

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Stenton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Stenton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Stenton.

26/01337/FULL · Received: Fri 08 May 2026 · Validated: Fri 08 May 2026 - 24 Kinnordy Place Glenrothes Fife KY7 4UP
Erection of detached single domestic garage to side/front of dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-05-08
- 4 Auchmithie Place Glenrothes Fife KY7 4TY
Single storey extension to side of dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-04-18
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- 62 Balmanno Green Glenrothes Fife KY7 4TD
Single storey extension to side of dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-02-28
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A brief summary of Stenton in Fife

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

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Planning Activity in Stenton

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Stenton. The average decision time was 80 days.

The average decision period of 80 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Stenton were full planning applications (2). 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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