Crail, Fife Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Crail, Fife.
Fife · Scotland · Town
About Crail
Crail, located in the East Neuk of Fife, Scotland, is a historic former royal burgh and parish, known for its picturesque coastal charm. As an active community council area, Crail presents a unique setting for planning applications, blending its rich heritage with opportunities for development in this scenic part of Scotland.
Population: 1,680 (2016)
District: Fife
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Area Information
- Admin district: Fife
- Parliamentary constituency: North East Fife
- LSOA: Kilrenny
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Crail.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Crail.
- 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 Crail based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near Crail.
- - Flats B And C Denburn House 1 Marketgate North Marketgate Crail Anstruther Fife KY10 3TQ
Change of use from 2 flatted dwellings (Sui Generis) to dwellinghouse (Class 9)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - Ivy Cottage 56 Nethergate Crail Anstruther Fife KY10 3TZ
Listed Building Consent for internal alterations, extension to existing rear dormer, installation of replacement windows and doors and installation of 3 no. rooflights to front
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - 6 West Braes Crescent Crail Anstruther Fife KY10 3SY
Two storey extension to front, single storey extension with associated balcony and external stairs to rear and dormer extension to the side of dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 28 Nethergate Crail Anstruther Fife KY10 3TY
Compliance with Condition 2 of planning permission 23/01915/FULL - secure the implementation of a programme of archaeological work
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - Crail Harbour Shoregate Crail Fife
Listed building consent for installation of beam to harbour crane
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 1 West Lane Crail Anstruther Fife KY10 3RQ
Listed building consent for internal alterations to property
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - 1 West Lane Crail Anstruther Fife KY10 3RQ
Change of use from two flatted dwellings (Sui generis) to one dwellinghouse (Class 9)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - Westgarth 32 Kirkmay Road Crail Anstruther Fife KY10 3SA
Certificate of lawfulness (proposed) for single storey extension to side of dwellinghouse, installation of solar panels, installation of replacement windows, doors and gate, and formation of hard surf
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-09-04
View full details - - Electrical Substation Tolbooth Wynd Crail Fife
Installation of replacement sub-station and erection of boundary wall (retrospective)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2024-03-22
View full details - - 4 West Green Crail Anstruther Fife KY10 3RD
Erection of domestic outbuilding and erection of boundary gate
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2023-10-13
View full details - - 4 West Green Crail Anstruther Fife KY10 3RD
Listed building consent for the erection of domestic outbuilding and formation of hardstanding and erection of boundary gate
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Fife | Date: 2023-10-13
View full details - - 61 Nethergate Crail Anstruther Fife KY10 3TX
Cherry tree - Felling
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Fife | Date: 2023-09-15
View full details - - Watch House Castle Walk Crail Anstruther Fife KY10 3SP
Listed Building Consent for amendment to approved barrier materials to dwellinghouse from timber to metal (amendment to 22/04168/LBC)
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Fife | Date: 2023-06-22
View full details - - Brodies Grannies 32 Shoregate Crail Anstruther Fife KY10 3SU
Enlargement of window to side of dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2023-05-16
View full details - - 48 Marketgate South Marketgate Crail Anstruther Fife KY10 3TL
Griselinia - Prune overhangs next to house, and reduce height., Holly - Prune overhang back to boundary wall, Silver Birch - Thin, reduce height, and prune overhangs above a plum tree.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Fife | Date: 2023-04-27
View full details - - 34 Shoregate Crail Anstruther Fife KY10 3SU
Installation of replacement roof and installation of replacement windows to dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2023-01-05
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A brief summary of Crail in Fife
Crail, located in the East Neuk of Fife, Scotland, is a historic former royal burgh and parish, known for its picturesque coastal charm. As an active community council area, Crail presents a unique setting for planning applications, blending its rich heritage with opportunities for development in this scenic part of Scotland. The Town has a population of approximately 1,680 (2016 estimate). It sits within the Fife district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Crail a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Crail 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 Crail
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Crail. The average decision time was 46 days.
The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Crail were full planning applications (5), listed building and heritage (3), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.