How long do planning decisions take near Crossgates?

The average planning decision time near Crossgates is 40 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 Crossgates?

The planning approval rate near Crossgates is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Crossgates?

The most common type of planning application near Crossgates is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Crossgates?

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Crossgates, Fife Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Crossgates, Fife.

Fife · Scotland · settlement

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

About Crossgates

Crossgates is a village in Fife, Scotland, positioned near the junction of the M90 and A92, approximately two miles east of Dunfermline and southwest of Cowdenbeath. The name 'Crossgates' reflects its strategic location at the crossroads of the main Dunfermline-Kirkcaldy road and the historic Great North Road, connecting Inverkeithing to Perth. This accessibility makes Crossgates an area of interest for planning applications, given its potential for development and connectivity.

Population: 2,610 (2016)

District: Fife

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Area Information

Admin district: Fife
Parliamentary constituency: Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy
LSOA: Cowdenbeath South

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Crossgates.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Crossgates based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Crossgates.

- Crossgates Primary 97 Dunfermline Road Crossgates Cowdenbeath Fife KY4 8AR
Change of use from part of school playground (Class 10) and associated development to form dual use public/school multi-use games area ('MUGA') (mixed-use)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-12-02
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- Land To South Of 32 Main Street Crossgates Fife
Erection of house (Class 9) and associated development
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-04-23
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- This Site Address Is Still To Be Recorded On Our Property Database (temporary Address Used) Fife
Notification of intention to install a 9m and 3, 8m high poles - West of 22 Dunfermline Road; North of 30 and Opposite 58 Hillview Crescent; and North of 8 Mowbray Gardens, Crossgates
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Telecoms | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-04-18
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- 3 Fleming Court Crossgates Fife KY4 8EH
First floor extension to side of dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2022-12-30
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A brief summary of Crossgates in Fife

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

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

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Crossgates. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 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 Crossgates.

The average decision time of 40 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Crossgates were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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