Cadham, Fife Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cadham, Fife.
Fife · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Cadham are administered by Fife Council. View the full Fife Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Cadham
Cadham is a precinct located within the former new town of Glenrothes, Fife, Scotland. Originally a hamlet established for workers at the Tullis Russell papermills, Cadham was expanded into a residential area by the Glenrothes Development Corporation in the 1970s. The precinct features a neighbourhood shopping centre and includes a conservation area that encompasses the historic section of Cadham Village, making it an area of interest for planning applications and community development.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Fife
- Parliamentary constituency: Glenrothes and Mid Fife
- LSOA: Woodside South
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cadham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cadham.
- 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 Cadham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
104 planning applications found near Cadham.
- 26/01078/FULL · Received: Fri 10 Apr 2026 · Validated: Wed 03 Jun 2026 - 2 Huntsmans Court Glenrothes Fife KY7 6SX
Erection of security gates and fencing (retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-06-03 - - 5 Cadham Crescent Glenrothes Fife KY7 6PG
Works to 3no beech trees within conservation area
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 2 Huntsmans Court Glenrothes Fife KY7 6SX
Erection of security gates and fencing (retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - - 2 Huntsmans Court Glenrothes Fife KY7 6SX
Display of internally illuminated freestanding sign to front of property
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 3 Cadham Crescent Glenrothes Fife KY7 6PG
Erection of car port/store to side of dwellinghouse (retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 1 Inchkeith Court Glenrothes Fife KY7 6RX
Alterations to existing guest room/office (Class 8) to form flatted residential unit (Class 8)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - 2 Cadham Crescent Glenrothes Fife KY7 6PG
Erection of replacement boundary walls/fences/gates to rear of dwellinghouse (retrospective)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-12-15
View full details - - Site Of Former Public Convenience Cadham Centre Glenrothes Fife
Change of use of part of building (nil use) to two flatted dwellings (sui generis)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - 28 Cadham Terrace Glenrothes Fife KY7 6PJ
Formation of vehicular access and hardstanding area, and erection of fences and gate to rear of flat (retrospective)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-08-27
View full details - - 5 Cadham Square Glenrothes Fife KY7 6PL
Erection of fence and gate to front of dwellinghouse (retrospective)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-06-24
View full details - - This Site Address Is Still To Be Recorded On Our Property Database (temporary Address Used) Fife
Notification of intention to install 2, 9m high poles - North of Gospel Hall, Cadham Court, Glenrothes
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Telecoms | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-03-12
View full details - - Gilven House 22 Iona Park Glenrothes Fife KY7 6NU
Listed building consent for installation of replacement windows
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-01-13
View full details - - 3 Cadham Villas Cadham Road Glenrothes Fife KY7 6PQ
Ash Tree 80 FT high, Back of rear garden neighbouring No 4 garden - Request to fell tree due to Ash Dieback, Beech tree 80ft high, rear garden behind brick garage - Remove lower overhanging branches
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Fife | Date: 2024-10-11
View full details - - 103 Michael Path Glenrothes Fife KY7 6SJ
Single storey extension to side/rear of dwellinghouse
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2024-09-05
View full details - - Cadham Terrace- Glenrothes. Adoptable Roads And Footpaths
Installation of street lighting columns/lanterns
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2024-08-27
View full details - - 28 Iona Park Glenrothes Fife KY7 6NU
Replacement single storey extension to side of dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2024-06-03
View full details - - 3 Cadham Villas Cadham Road Glenrothes Fife KY7 6PQ
Single storey extension to rear of dwellinghouse including the installation of 3 rooflights and 1 window (Completion of Development Certificate for 11/05973/FULL)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Fife | Date: 2024-05-23
View full details - - 9 Cadham Villas Cadham Road Glenrothes Fife KY7 6PQ
Replacement single storey extension to side of dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2024-03-06
View full details - - 20 Cadham Terrace Glenrothes Fife KY7 6PJ
Installation of replacement windows
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2023-11-28
View full details - - 16 Cadham Terrace Glenrothes Fife KY7 6PJ
Installation of 2 rooflights to rear and replacement rooflight to side of flat
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2023-06-05
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A brief summary of Cadham in Fife
Cadham is a precinct located within the former new town of Glenrothes, Fife, Scotland. Originally a hamlet established for workers at the Tullis Russell papermills, Cadham was expanded into a residential area by the Glenrothes Development Corporation in the 1970s. The precinct features a neighbourhood shopping centre and includes a conservation area that encompasses the historic section of Cadham Village, making it an area of interest for planning applications and community development.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Cadham a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Cadham 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 Cadham
In the last 24 months, 44 planning applications were submitted near Cadham. Of these, 29% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 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 Cadham.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Cadham slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Cadham were full planning applications (16), discharge of conditions (10), tree works (6). Full planning applications account for 36% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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