During the period 1 April 2000 to 31 March 2001, where an appeal was received against the refusal of an application for planning permission, or against conditions imposed on a grant of permission, the Scottish Executive Inquiry Reporters Unit allowed seven out of a total of 28 appeals received in respect of developments proposed in the west area of Fife Council.During the period 1 April 2001 to 31 March 2002, where an appeal was received against the refusal of an application, the Scottish Executive Inquiry Reporters Unit allowed four out of a total of 15 appeals within the same area.