Dysart, Fife Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Dysart, Fife.

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About Dysart

Dysart is a historic town and former royal burgh situated on the south-east coast of Fife, Scotland, nestled between Kirkcaldy and West Wemyss. Once part of the St Clair (or Sinclair) family's estate, Dysart achieved burgh of barony status in the late 15th century, reflecting its significance in the region's development. This rich history may influence planning applications and developments in the area, making it an intriguing location for researchers and developers alike.

District: Fife

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Area Information

• Admin district: Fife
• Parliamentary constituency: Glenrothes and Mid Fife
• LSOA: East Wemyss Hendrie

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Dysart.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Dysart based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Dysart.

1. - 3 Townhead Dysart Kirkcaldy Fife KY1 2TB
   Prior Notification/Approval for installation of replacement windows
   Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-04-24
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2. - Street Record Appleby Close Banbury
   Installation of 2 x 10M light wooden poles
   Status: Conditions | Type: Telecoms | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-01-22
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3. - 47 East Quality Street Dysart Kirkcaldy Fife KY1 2TW
   Listed building consent for installation of replacement roof tiles
   Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-02-20
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A brief summary of Dysart in Fife

Dysart is a historic town and former royal burgh situated on the south-east coast of Fife, Scotland, nestled between Kirkcaldy and West Wemyss. Once part of the St Clair (or Sinclair) family's estate, Dysart achieved burgh of barony status in the late 15th century, reflecting its significance in the region's development. This rich history may influence planning applications and developments in the area, making it an intriguing location for researchers and developers alike. It sits within the Fife district.

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

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

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Dysart. The average decision time was 74 days.

The average decision period of 74 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Dysart were outline applications (2), full planning applications (1), listed building and heritage (1).

Nearby Towns

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• Panhall planning applications
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• Pathhead planning applications
• West Wemyss planning applications

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