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Planning in Gallatown

Approved
87%
13 of 13 decided
Decision time
about 12 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Gallatown in the last 24 months, from Fife Council's planning register.

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About Gallatown

Gallatown, part of the town of Kirkcaldy in Fife, Scotland, is located on the east coast, approximately 11.5 miles north of Edinburgh and 27.5 miles south-southwest of Dundee. As of the 2011 census, Kirkcaldy had a population of 49,460, making it Fife's second-largest settlement and the 11th most populous in Scotland, which may influence planning and development opportunities in the area.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Gallatown a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

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

To comment on or object to a planning application near Gallatown, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Gallatown. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 86 days.

The most common types were outline applications (5), full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (2). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Gallatown?
In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Gallatown. The approval rate is 87%.
How long do planning decisions take near Gallatown?
The average planning decision time near Gallatown is 86 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 Gallatown?
The planning approval rate near Gallatown is 87%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Gallatown?
The most common type of planning application near Gallatown is outline applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Gallatown?
You can search and track planning applications near Gallatown on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.