How long do planning decisions take near Strathkinness?

The average planning decision time near Strathkinness is 43 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 Strathkinness?

The most common type of planning application near Strathkinness is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Strathkinness?

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Strathkinness, Fife Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Strathkinness, Fife.

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About Strathkinness

Strathkinness is a quaint village situated just 3 miles west of St Andrews in North East Fife. Its proximity to the historic town of St Andrews makes it an attractive location for potential development and planning applications, offering a blend of rural charm and accessibility to amenities.

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Area Information

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

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Strathkinness.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Strathkinness based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Strathkinness.

- Strathcona 21 Mount Melville Crescent Strathkinness St Andrews Fife KY16 9XS
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) for single storey extension to rear of dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-04-18
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- Mataura 22 Sunnyside Strathkinness St Andrews Fife KY16 9XP
Porch extension to front of dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-02-26
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- The Paddock 35A Sunnyside Strathkinness St Andrews Fife KY16 9XP
First floor extension to side of dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-02-04
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A brief summary of Strathkinness in Fife

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

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Planning Activity in Strathkinness

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Strathkinness. The average decision time was 43 days.

The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Strathkinness were full planning applications (3), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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