Burntisland, Fife Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Burntisland, Fife.

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About Burntisland

Burntisland, located on the northern shore of the Firth of Forth in Fife, Scotland, is a former Royal burgh and parish with a population of 6,269 as of 2011. Historically referred to as Wester Kinghorn or Little Kinghorn, Burntisland's rich heritage and coastal position make it a notable area for planning applications and development opportunities.

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Area Information

• Admin district: Fife
• Parliamentary constituency: Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy
• LSOA: Burntisland East

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Burntisland.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Burntisland based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Burntisland.

1. - 32 Broomhill Avenue Burntisland Fife KY3 0BW
   Erection of fence to front of dwellinghouse (retrospective)
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-01-22
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2. - 74 Cromwell Road Burntisland Fife KY3 9EL
   Change of use from flatted dwelling (Sui Generis) to commercial holiday let accommodation (Sui Generis)
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-01-20
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3. - 41 Craigkennochie Terrace Burntisland Fife KY3 9EN
   Installation/alteration to windows
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-09-08
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4. - 49 Kirkbank Road Burntisland Fife KY3 9HZ
   Installation of gates to front and formation of hardstanding
   Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-04-29
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5. - Former Site Of Binn House Fleming Way Burntisland Fife
   Erection of dwellinghouse (Class 9) and associated development including formation of access
   Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2024-10-11
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6. - Former Site Of Binn House Fleming Way Burntisland Fife
   Compliance with Condition 1 of Planning Permission 22/02118/FULL - All works done on or adjacent to existing public roads shall be constructed in accordance with the current Fife Council Transportatio
   Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Fife | Date: 2023-07-19
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A brief summary of Burntisland in Fife

Burntisland, located on the northern shore of the Firth of Forth in Fife, Scotland, is a former Royal burgh and parish with a population of 6,269 as of 2011. Historically referred to as Wester Kinghorn or Little Kinghorn, Burntisland's rich heritage and coastal position make it a notable area for planning applications and development opportunities.

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Burntisland 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 Burntisland

In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Burntisland. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 107 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 Burntisland.

With an average of 107 days, decisions near Burntisland 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 Burntisland were full planning applications (5), outline applications (3), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 45% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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Related Planning Guides

• What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
• What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
• How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.