How long do planning decisions take near Cowdenbeath?

The average planning decision time near Cowdenbeath is 58 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 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 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 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Cowdenbeath?

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Cowdenbeath, Fife Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Cowdenbeath, Fife.

Fife · Scotland · Town

Planning applications in Cowdenbeath are administered by Fife Council. View the full Fife Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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.

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Area Information

Admin district: Fife
Parliamentary constituency: Glenrothes and Mid Fife
LSOA: Kelty East

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Cowdenbeath.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Cowdenbeath based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Cowdenbeath.

25/02804/CND004 · Received: Tue 16 Jun 2026 · Validated: Tue 16 Jun 2026 - Town House Cowdenbeath 123 High Street Cowdenbeath Fife KY4 9QB
Compliance with Condition 4 of planning permission 25/02804/FULL - Full Details of all Elements
Status: Undecided | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-06-16
25/02804/CND002 · Received: Tue 16 Jun 2026 · Validated: Tue 16 Jun 2026 - Town House Cowdenbeath 123 High Street Cowdenbeath Fife KY4 9QB
Compliance with Condition 2 of planning permission 25/02804/FULL - Repointing Works
Status: Undecided | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-06-16
25/02805/CND004 · Received: Tue 16 Jun 2026 · Validated: Tue 16 Jun 2026 - Town House Cowdenbeath 123 High Street Cowdenbeath Fife KY4 9QB
Compliance with Condition 4 of planning permission 25/02805/LBC - Cleaning Methodology
Status: Undecided | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-06-16
25/02805/CND001 · Received: Tue 16 Jun 2026 · Validated: Tue 16 Jun 2026 - Town House Cowdenbeath 123 High Street Cowdenbeath Fife KY4 9QB
Compliance with Condition 1 of planning permission 25/02805/LBC - Repointing Works
Status: Undecided | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-06-16
25/02805/CND003 · Received: Tue 16 Jun 2026 · Validated: Tue 16 Jun 2026 - Town House Cowdenbeath 123 High Street Cowdenbeath Fife KY4 9QB
Compliance with Condition 3 of planning permission 25/02805/LBC - Full Details of the Elements
Status: Undecided | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-06-16
25/02709/CND018 · Received: Tue 26 May 2026 · Validated: Tue 26 May 2026 - Land To West Of Glenfield Industrial Estate Cowdenbeath Fife
Compliance with Condition 18 of Planning Permission 25/02709/FULL - Construction Environmental Management Plan
Status: Undecided | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-05-26
25/02626/CLP - 446 High Street Cowdenbeath Fife KY4 8LS
Certificate of lawfulness (proposed) in respect of change of use from betting shop (Sui Generis) to restaurant (Class 3) with ancillary hot food takeaway; and not for installation of flue shown
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-09-19
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A brief summary of Cowdenbeath in Fife

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

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Planning Activity in Cowdenbeath

In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Cowdenbeath. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 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 Cowdenbeath.

At 58 days on average, decisions near Cowdenbeath slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Cowdenbeath were full planning applications (2), outline applications (2), telecoms (2). Full planning applications account for 15% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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