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29 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Cowdenbeath · updated daily · Fife Council

Only 7 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 29 · received or decided in the last 12 months

Planning in Cowdenbeath

Approved
56%
27 of 28 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Cowdenbeath in the last 24 months, from Fife Council's planning register.

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Around Cowdenbeath

Postcode districts

KY4 73 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Fife Council

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About Cowdenbeath

Cowdenbeath is a town and burgh located in west Fife, Scotland, approximately 5 miles northeast of Dunfermline and 18 miles north of Edinburgh. Historically significant for its coalfields, Cowdenbeath became a police burgh in 1890 and currently has an estimated population of 14,081. This industrial heritage may influence planning applications in the area, particularly regarding land use and development projects.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Cowdenbeath area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Cowdenbeath a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

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

To comment on or object to a planning application near Cowdenbeath, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 62 planning applications were submitted near Cowdenbeath. Of these, 56% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (18), telecoms (17), discharge of conditions (9).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Cowdenbeath?
In the last 24 months, 62 planning applications were submitted near Cowdenbeath. The approval rate is 56%.
How long do planning decisions take near Cowdenbeath?
The average planning decision time near Cowdenbeath is 69 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 Cowdenbeath?
The planning approval rate near Cowdenbeath is 56%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Cowdenbeath?
The most common type of planning application near Cowdenbeath is full planning applications, with 18 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Cowdenbeath?
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