Earlsferry, Fife Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Earlsferry, Fife.
Fife · Scotland · Town
About Earlsferry
Earlsferry, part of the coastal town of Elie and Earlsferry in Fife, Scotland, is situated on the north coast of the Firth of Forth, approximately eight miles east of Leven. This former royal burgh, which merged with Elie in 1930, offers a picturesque coastal setting and is located near Kilconquhar and Kilconquhar Loch. The area’s unique character and historical significance may be of particular interest to those researching planning applications and development opportunities.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Fife
- Parliamentary constituency: North East Fife
- LSOA: St Monans East and Abercrombie
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Earlsferry.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Earlsferry.
- 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 Earlsferry based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Earlsferry.
- - Georgeville 3 Links Road Earlsferry Leven Fife KY9 1AW
Alterations including single storey extension, formation of raised platform and balcony and installation of dormers to rear of dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - Upper Flat St Johns 78 High Street Earlsferry Leven Fife KY9 1AQ
Installation of replacement roof tiles
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Upper Flat St Johns 78 High Street Earlsferry Leven Fife KY9 1AQ
Listed building consent for installation of replacement roof tiles
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 6 Glovers Wynd Earlsferry Leven Fife KY9 1AE
External alterations to dwellinghouse including installation of dormer extension and rooflight, erection of porch, painting of render, replacement windows and doors and erection of fence
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - Elie And Earlsferry Town Hall 19 - 21 High Street Earlsferry Leven Fife KY9 1AF
Listed building consent for replacement windows
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - Annerley Glovers Wynd Earlsferry Leven Fife KY9 1AE
Conservation area consent for total demolition of dwellinghouse
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Fife | Date: 2024-09-11
View full details - - Todburn House Chapel Green Earlsferry Leven Fife KY9 1AD
Installation of solar panels on roof of dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2024-07-31
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A brief summary of Earlsferry in Fife
Earlsferry, part of the coastal town of Elie and Earlsferry in Fife, Scotland, is situated on the north coast of the Firth of Forth, approximately eight miles east of Leven. This former royal burgh, which merged with Elie in 1930, offers a picturesque coastal setting and is located near Kilconquhar and Kilconquhar Loch. The area’s unique character and historical significance may be of particular interest to those researching planning applications and development opportunities.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Earlsferry a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Earlsferry 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 Earlsferry
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Earlsferry. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 130 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 Earlsferry.
With an average of 130 days, decisions near Earlsferry take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Earlsferry were full planning applications (6), listed building and heritage (3), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 46% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.