How long do planning decisions take near Wellwood?

The average planning decision time near Wellwood is 73 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 Wellwood?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Wellwood?

The most common type of planning application near Wellwood is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Wellwood?

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Wellwood, Fife Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Wellwood, Fife.

Fife · Scotland · settlement

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

About Wellwood

Wellwood is a quaint village located north of Dunfermline in Fife, Scotland, with historical ties to local coal mining through the Wellwood family. The community features amenities such as a leisure centre and a golf course, as well as proximity to the Town Loch and Queen Anne High School. Previously known as Hawkiesfauld, Wellwood offers a blend of recreational facilities and local history, making it a notable area for planning applications.

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Area Information

Admin district: Fife
Parliamentary constituency: Dunfermline and Dollar
LSOA: Kingseathill

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Wellwood.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Wellwood based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Wellwood.

- Land To The North Of Wellwood Primary School Main Road Wellwood Fife
Roads Construction Consent
Status: Undecided | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-01-29
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- Land To The North Of Wellwood Primary School Main Road Wellwood Fife
Approval of matters specified in condition 2 of application 17/00103/PPP (PPA-250-2338) for erection of 140 residential units (including 35 affordable units) and associated infrastructure including ac
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-10-07
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22/00089/CLP - Site At Townhill Power Station Loch Street Townhill Fife
Certificate of lawfulness (proposed) for erection of switchgear housing
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Fife | Date: 2022-01-12
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- Site At Townhill Power Station Loch Street Townhill Fife
Certificate of lawfulness (proposed) for erection of switchgear housing
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Fife | Date: 2022-01-12
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- Site At Townhill Power Station Loch Street Townhill Fife
Electricity Prior Notification for infrastructure works associated with 33KV switchgear house including erection of fence and gates, installation of 3no. C2 type chambers and formation of access road
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Fife | Date: 2021-06-28
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- Townhill Country Park Townhill Road Dunfermline Fife KY12 0HT
Extension to waterski centre
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2015-06-02
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- Telecommunications Mast Colton Mains Farm Wellwood Dunfermline Fife
Erection of 15 metre high ground based telecommunications mast with 6 antennas and 2 transmission dishes
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2004-03-16
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A brief summary of Wellwood in Fife

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

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Planning Activity in Wellwood

In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Wellwood. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 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 Wellwood.

The average decision period of 73 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Wellwood were full planning applications (5), outline applications (2), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 31% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 14 smaller schemes were submitted.

3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (67% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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