Bowershall, Fife Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bowershall, Fife.
Fife · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Bowershall are administered by Fife Council. View the full Fife Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Bowershall
Bowershall is a village located in Fife, Scotland, just two miles north of Dunfermline and one mile north of Townhill. Nestled near Craigluscar Hill and south of the B915 road, it lies to the west of Loch Fitty, making it a strategic location for potential planning applications in the area.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Fife
- Parliamentary constituency: Dunfermline and Dollar
- LSOA: Bellyeoman North and Townhill Landward
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bowershall.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bowershall.
- 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 Bowershall based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
42 planning applications found near Bowershall.
- - Bowershall Mill House Dunfermline Fife KY12 0RZ
Single storey extension to side of dwellinghouse including installation of dormer extension to rear and replacement porch extension to front
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-07-03
View full details - - Balmule Farm Dunfermline Fife KY12 0RZ
Prior Notification for Farm-related Building Works (Non-residential).
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-05-12
View full details - - Land 100M South Balmule Cottage Balmule Fife
Erection of 5 holiday lodges, formation of access, parking and associated works
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2024-05-16
View full details - - Land To The North Of Balmule Fishery Fife
Change of use from agricultural land to site for holiday accommodation (4 huts) - Non Material Variation to approved 17/01648/FULL for changes in the design of the hut
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Fife | Date: 2024-01-22
View full details - - Land To The North Of Balmule Fishery Fife
Change of use of woodland to hutting site (1 hut) - Completion of Development for approved 23/02219/FULL
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Fife | Date: 2024-01-04
View full details - - Land To South Of Balmule Park Fishery Balmule Fife
Change of use of land to allow siting of 4 huts and associated works
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2023-11-09
View full details - - Land To The North Of Balmule Fishery Fife
Compliance with condition 9 of approved 22/01911/FULL - BEFORE ANY WORKS START ON SITE, full details including scaled floor plans and elevations as well as details of proposed finishing materials shal
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Fife | Date: 2023-09-19
View full details - - Land To The North Of Balmule Fishery Fife
Compliance with condition 8 of approved 22/01911/FULL - BEFORE ANY WORKS START ON SITE, the developer shall submit details and specifications, for the written approval of the Planning Authority, of th
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Fife | Date: 2023-09-19
View full details - - Land To The North Of Balmule Fishery Fife
Change of use of agricultural land to site for holiday accommodation (8 huts) with associated parking
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2022-06-16
View full details - - Balmule Farm Dunfermline Fife KY12 0RZ
Erection of dwellinghouse (Renewal of planning application 18/03083/PPP)
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Fife | Date: 2021-09-16
View full details - - Balmule Park Fishery Balmule Fife
Change of use of part of fishery car park to allow for siting of snack van and erection of steel container associated with existing fishery use (retrospective)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2020-12-10
View full details - - Meldrumsmill Dunfermline Fife KY12 0RZ
Change of use from outbuilding to dwellinghouse (Class 9) and external alterations including single storey extension to front, two storey extension to side, alterations to roof pitch, erection of gara
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2020-06-10
View full details - - Balmule Fife
Prior Notification for Forestry-related Building Works (Non-residential).
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Fife | Date: 2020-05-04
View full details - - Balmule Park Fishery Balmule Fife
Formation of fishery pond and associated works (retrospective)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2019-04-15
View full details - - Land At Taran Wood Fife
Change of use of land from woodland to hutting site (1 hut)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2019-03-15
View full details - - Balmule Farm Dunfermline Fife KY12 0RZ
Erection of dwellinghouse (Renewal of planning application 16/02322/PPP)
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Fife | Date: 2018-10-25
View full details - - Woodland North Of Valley Of Balmule Balmule Fife
Change of use of land from woodland to hutting site (1 hut)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2018-07-09
View full details - - Woodland North Of Valley Of Balmule Balmule Fife
Prior Notification for erection of forestry building
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Fife | Date: 2018-06-04
View full details - - 2 Balmule Farm Steading Balmule Farm Dunfermline Fife KY12 0RZ
Change of use from agricultural land to outside exercise area for equestrian use
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2018-04-17
View full details - - Land To The North Of Balmule Fishery Fife
Change of use from agricultural land to site for holiday accommodation (4 huts)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2017-05-18
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A brief summary of Bowershall in Fife
Bowershall is a village located in Fife, Scotland, just two miles north of Dunfermline and one mile north of Townhill. Nestled near Craigluscar Hill and south of the B915 road, it lies to the west of Loch Fitty, making it a strategic location for potential planning applications in the area.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bowershall a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bowershall 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.
Planning Activity in Bowershall
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Bowershall. The average decision time was 117 days.
With an average of 117 days, decisions near Bowershall take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Bowershall were full planning applications (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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