How long do planning decisions take near Cadham?

The average planning decision time near Cadham is 35 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Cadham?

The planning approval rate near Cadham is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Cadham?

The most common type of planning application near Cadham is full planning applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Cadham, Fife Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Cadham, Fife.

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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: Auchmuty Dovecot and Town Centre

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

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

6 planning applications found near Cadham.

- 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
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- 2 Cadham Crescent Glenrothes Fife KY7 6PG
Erection of replacement boundary walls/fences/gates to rear of dwellinghouse (retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-12-15
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- Site Of Former Public Convenience Cadham Centre Glenrothes Fife
Change of use of part of building (not in any lawful use) to two flatted dwellings (sui generis) Site Of Former Public Convenience Cadham Centre Glenrothes
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-10-14
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- 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
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- 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
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- 16 Cadham Terrace Glenrothes Fife KY7 6PJ
Felling of 1 No. Beech, 1 No. Sycamore and 1 No.Larch due to health and safety reasons
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Fife | Date: 2015-07-17
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A brief summary of Cadham in Fife

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

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Planning Activity in Cadham

In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Cadham. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 35 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.

The average decision time of 35 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Cadham were full planning applications (9), tree works (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 75% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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