Coaltown of Balgonie, Fife Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Coaltown of Balgonie, Fife.
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Planning applications in Coaltown of Balgonie are administered by Fife Council. View the full Fife Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Coaltown of Balgonie
Coaltown of Balgonie, a village in south central Fife with a population of 1,059, is situated along the B9130 road, adjacent to Glenrothes. The village features essential amenities including a Premier shop, a pub, and a garage, along with recreational facilities like a bowling green and a playpark near the primary school. Additionally, the local football team, Balgonie Scotia AFC, plays on a pitch located opposite the school, making it a hub for community activities.
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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 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Coaltown of Balgonie.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Coaltown of Balgonie.
- 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 Coaltown of Balgonie based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
107 planning applications found near Coaltown of Balgonie.
- - This Site Address Is Still To Be Recorded On Our Property Database (temporary Address Used) Fife
Prior Approval for installation of replacement bridge - Muriespot Bridge, Coaltown of Balgone
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-05-25
View full details - - 71B Main Street Coaltown Of Balgonie Glenrothes Fife KY7 6HX
Single storey extension to side of dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-10-31
View full details - - Street Record Millburn Avenue Coaltown Of Balgonie Fife
Prior approval for parapet alterations on bridge
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-07-23
View full details - - 9 Rosebine Gardens Coaltown Of Balgonie Glenrothes Fife KY7 6HG
Alteration to extension roof and formation of window to rear and installation of rooflights to sides of dwellinghouse (Completion of Development Certificate for 22/00643/FULL)
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-05-21
View full details - - 5 Millburn Avenue Coaltown Of Balgonie Glenrothes Fife KY7 6HP
Formation of vehicle access and hard-standing to flatted dwelling (retrospective)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-02-21
View full details - - Coaltown Of Balgonie Primary School School Road Coaltown Of Balgonie Glenrothes Fife KY7 6HY
Compliance with Condition 2 of Planning Permission 24/02517/FULL - Contaminated Land - Survey
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Fife | Date: 2024-11-26
View full details - - Coaltown Of Balgonie Primary School School Road Coaltown Of Balgonie Glenrothes Fife KY7 6HY
Listed building consent for alterations and extension to primary school
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Fife | Date: 2024-09-24
View full details - - Coaltown Of Balgonie Primary School School Road Coaltown Of Balgonie Glenrothes Fife KY7 6HY
Erection of extension to primary school and associated works
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2024-09-24
View full details - - 8 Rosebine Gardens Coaltown Of Balgonie Glenrothes Fife KY7 6HG
One and a half/single storey extension incorporating front and rear dormer extensions to side/rear of dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2024-08-22
View full details - - Land To South Of Millburn Avenue Coaltown Of Balgonie Fife
Residential development of 102 units (including 10 affordable units) with associated infrastructure including two vehicular access points, roads, landscaping, playpark and SuDS
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2023-04-14
View full details - - Land To West Of 40 Queens Meadow Coaltown Of Balgonie Fife
Erection of dwellinghouse (Class 9) and associated development, including erection of domestic garage
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2023-03-17
View full details - - United Reformed Church 73 Main Street Coaltown Of Balgonie Glenrothes Fife KY7 6HX
Prior Notification for the Demolition of buildings
Status: Conditions | Type: Other | Council: Fife | Date: 2022-06-30
View full details - - United Reformed Church 73 Main Street Coaltown Of Balgonie Glenrothes Fife KY7 6HX
Change of use from church (Class 10) to dwellinghouse (Class 9) and associated external alterations including formation of balcony (Demolition of existing outbuilding)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2022-06-30
View full details - - 9 Rosebine Gardens Coaltown Of Balgonie Glenrothes Fife KY7 6HG
Alteration to extension roof and formation of window to rear and installation of rooflights to sides of dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2022-03-01
View full details - - Land To South Of Millburn Avenue Coaltown Of Balgonie Fife
Proposal of Application Notice for residential development and associated infrastructure
Status: Permitted | Council: Fife | Date: 2022-01-17
View full details - - 69A Main Street Coaltown Of Balgonie Glenrothes Fife KY7 6HX
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) for installation of rooflights
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Fife | Date: 2021-11-24
View full details - - 39 Queens Meadow Coaltown Of Balgonie Glenrothes Fife KY7 6GZ
Certificate of lawfulness (proposed) for single storey extension to rear of dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Fife | Date: 2021-07-22
View full details - - 17 Rosebine Gardens Coaltown Of Balgonie Glenrothes Fife KY7 6HG
Single storey extension to side of dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2021-06-16
View full details - - 7 Pyetree Road Coaltown Of Balgonie Glenrothes Fife KY7 6HT
Single storey extension to rear of dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2020-12-16
View full details - - 71 Main Street Coaltown Of Balgonie Glenrothes Fife KY7 6HX
Substitution of housetype and garage on plot 2 (amendment to planning permission 20/00926/FULL)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2020-12-11
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A brief summary of Coaltown of Balgonie in Fife
Coaltown of Balgonie, a village in south central Fife with a population of 1,059, is situated along the B9130 road, adjacent to Glenrothes. The village features essential amenities including a Premier shop, a pub, and a garage, along with recreational facilities like a bowling green and a playpark near the primary school. Additionally, the local football team, Balgonie Scotia AFC, plays on a pitch located opposite the school, making it a hub for community activities.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Coaltown of Balgonie a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Coaltown of Balgonie 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 Coaltown of Balgonie
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Coaltown of Balgonie. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 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 Coaltown of Balgonie.
The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Coaltown of Balgonie were full planning applications (8), discharge of conditions (8), telecoms (3). Full planning applications account for 35% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 22 smaller schemes were submitted.
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