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Planning in Townhill

Approved
80%
12 of 12 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Townhill in the last 24 months, from Fife Council's planning register.

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Around Townhill

Postcode districts

KY12 219 applications in the last 12 monthsKY11 249 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Fife Council

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About Townhill

Townhill is a quaint village located just north of Dunfermline in Fife, Scotland, with roots in the coal-mining industry. The community features a Church of Scotland parish church, which serves as a spiritual hub and shares its minister with the nearby village of Kingseat. This blend of historical significance and local amenities makes Townhill a noteworthy area for planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,180 (2016 estimate). It sits within the Fife district.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Townhill planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Townhill, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Townhill. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (9), discharge of conditions (3), telecoms (3). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Townhill?
In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Townhill. The approval rate is 80%.
How long do planning decisions take near Townhill?
The average planning decision time near Townhill is 70 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 Townhill?
The planning approval rate near Townhill is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Townhill?
The most common type of planning application near Townhill is full planning applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Townhill?
You can search and track planning applications near Townhill on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.