How long does planning permission take Fife?
Planning authorities aim to reach a decision within 4 months of receiving a valid application for major developments and 2 months for local developments. Find more information on how the planning system works on the Scottish Government website.
What are the 4 types of planning permission?
There are four main types of application for planning permission:
- Full Application.
- Householder Application.
- Outline Application.
- Reserved Matters Application.
How long does planning consent last in Scotland?
3 years
Planning permission (full) Background/ legislative and policy framework: Section 58(1) of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 provides that, from 3 August 2009, the standard duration of any planning permission (i.e. the period within which the permission will lapse unless it has begun) is 3 years.
Do you need planning permission for a summer house Fife Council?
One major consideration for any individual who wishes to build a summer house Scotland, is that of whether planning permission is needed or not. The general rule is that if a timber summer house is situated within a back garden, then generally planning permission is not needed.
What is full planning consent?
Full planning permission approves all the details of a proposed development.
How much does planning permission cost in Scotland?
The cost for an outline planning permission is £460 for each 0.1 hectare of an, and £230 for a householder application. In Scotland, both a full permission application on a new house and an outline application costs £401 while a householder application is £202.
Can you extend planning permission in Scotland?
If your extension will have one storey, you don’t need planning permission as long as: it’s located at the back of the house. it doesn’t go back further than 3 metres if it’s a terraced house, or 4 metres if it isn’t. it’s not higher than 4 metres, including sloping roofs.
Do you need planning permission for a log cabin in garden Scotland?
Across most of the UK, if the log cabin is within 2 metres of your land boundary, it should not exceed 2.5m at its highest point. You will need planning permission in Scotland if any part of the new building is within 1 metre of a neighbouring property and stands over 2.5m high.
Where to apply for planning permission in Fife?
A guidance document is available on the Heads of Planning Scotland website which is designed to assist you through the process of submitting your application which should be read along with Fife Council’s Validation Standards. You may also require a Building Warrant for your proposed works.
How many conservation areas are there in Fife?
Fife has 48 conservation areas. More than 7 percent of the total in Scotland which are considered to have special architectural or historical interest. You need planning permission for any external alterations or extensions to houses in these Conservation Areas.
When do you need planning permission in Scotland?
More than 7 percent of the total in Scotland which are considered to have special architectural or historical interest. You need planning permission for any external alterations or extensions to houses in these Conservation Areas.
Can a cheque be paid to Fife Council?
Fife Council does not accept cash or cheques for the payment of planning applications unless you are a registered charity. If this is the case please call us on 03451 551122 to speak to a member of staff about payment.