Crail, Fife Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Crail, Fife.
Fife · Scotland · Town
Planning applications in Crail are administered by Fife Council. View the full Fife Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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: Crail North
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
22 planning applications found near Crail.
- - This Site Address Is Still To Be Recorded On Our Property Database (temporary Address Used) Fife
Notification of intention to install a 9m high pole - South of 12 Shoregate, Crail
Status: Rejected | Type: Telecoms | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - - This Site Address Is Still To Be Recorded On Our Property Database (temporary Address Used) Fife
Notification of intention to install a 13m and a 10m high pole - South-East of Westmost House, Marketgate North, Marketgate, and South-East of 2 Kirk Wynd, Crail
Status: Rejected | Type: Telecoms | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - - This Site Address Is Still To Be Recorded On Our Property Database (temporary Address Used) Fife
Notification of intention to install 4, 9m high poles - North-West of Beech Lodge, Marketgate North, Marketgate; South-West 2 Beech Walk; East of Telephone Exchange, St Andrews Road; and East of 1 Mil
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Telecoms | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-06-13
View full details - - This Site Address Is Still To Be Recorded On Our Property Database (temporary Address Used) Fife
Notification of intention to install a 7m and 2, 9m high poles - East of 18/19 Kirkmay Road, West of 4 Back Dykes, and Opposite 9 Arrighi Crescent, Crail
Status: Rejected | Type: Telecoms | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - - This Site Address Is Still To Be Recorded On Our Property Database (temporary Address Used) Fife
Notification of intention to install a 9m high pole - South-West of 2 Kingsmill, Nethergate, Crail
Status: Rejected | Type: Telecoms | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - 26/01352/LBC · Received: Mon 11 May 2026 · Validated: Mon 11 May 2026 - 60 Nethergate Crail Anstruther Fife KY10 3TZ
Listed building consent for internal alterations, dormer extension to rear of dwellinghouse and installation of rooflights
Status: Undecided | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-05-11 - 26/01353/FULL · Received: Mon 11 May 2026 · Validated: Mon 11 May 2026 - 60 Nethergate Crail Anstruther Fife KY10 3TZ
Dormer extension to rear of dwellinghouse and installation of rooflights
Status: Undecided | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-05-11 - - 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 - - Crail Airfield Balcomie Road Crail Fife
Compliance with Condition 5 of planning permission 25/01680/FULL - Pre-felling Ecological Check
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 15 West Green Crail Anstruther Fife KY10 3RD
Erection of single storey extension to dwellinghouse, external alterations including installation of replacement windows, doors, and roof covering, installation of rooflights, alterations to outbuildi
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-02-03
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
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
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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, 19 planning applications were submitted near Crail. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 23 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 Crail.
The average decision time of 23 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 telecoms (6), full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (4).
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