Glenrothes, Fife Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Glenrothes, Fife.
Fife · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Glenrothes are administered by Fife Council. View the full Fife Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Glenrothes
Glenrothes, located in the heart of Fife, east-central Scotland, is the administrative capital of the region and serves as a significant service and employment hub. With a population of 39,277 as of the 2011 census, it ranks as Fife's third largest settlement and the 18th most populous locality in Scotland. The presence of Fife Council and Police Scotland Fife Division headquarters underscores its importance in local governance and public services, making it a key area for planning applications and development initiatives.
Population: 38,510 (2016) · Area: 8.0 km² · Elevation: 95m
District: Fife
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Area Information
- Admin district: Fife
- Parliamentary constituency: Glenrothes and Mid Fife
- LSOA: Markinch West
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Glenrothes.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Glenrothes.
- 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 Glenrothes based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
258 planning applications found near Glenrothes.
- 26/01860/FULL · Received: Fri 03 Jul 2026 · Validated: Fri 03 Jul 2026 - 26 Beechwood Avenue Glenrothes Fife KY7 6GD
First floor extension to side and single storey extension to side/rear of dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-07-03 - - Golden Acorn Wetherlodge 1 North Street Glenrothes Fife KY7 5NA
Installation of replacement windows, doors, cladding and panelling, and re-painting of render to front of building
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Raytheon Systems Ltd Queensway Industrial Estate Fullerton Road Glenrothes Fife KY7 5PY
Erection of perimeter fence
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - Fife Council Fife House North Street Glenrothes Fife KY7 5LT
Installation of 3 flagpoles (1 replacement) to front of building
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Riverside Park Leslie Road Glenrothes Fife
Felling of numerous ash trees
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - 10 Beechwood Court Glenrothes Fife KY7 6GJ
Certificate of lawfulness (proposed) for extension and alterations to dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-09-29
View full details - - 22 Beechwood Avenue Glenrothes Fife KY7 6GD
Removal of pine tree (TPO C0008)
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - 2 Town Park Way Glenrothes Fife KY7 6WD
Erection of domestic outbuilding to rear of dwellinghouse (in retrospect) (Completion of Development Certificate for 23/02509/FULL)
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-08-14
View full details - - 25 Beechwood Park Glenrothes Fife KY7 6GG
Single storey infill extension to side of dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-07-22
View full details - - 7A Elm Lane Glenrothes Fife KY7 5TD
Pruning of mixed trees- TPO-C0008
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-07-04
View full details - - Thistle Bank 1 Beechwood Place Glenrothes Fife KY7 6GF
Certificate of lawfulness (proposed) for single storey extension to rear of dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-07-01
View full details - - Golden Acorn Wetherlodge 1 North Street Glenrothes Fife KY7 5NA
Notification of intention to remove 3 and install 9 antennas on new tripod supports, and remove 2 and install 3 equipment cabinets
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Telecoms | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-05-14
View full details - - Morrisons Glenrothes Queensway Industrial Estate Flemington Road Glenrothes Fife KY7 5QF
Certificate of lawfulness (proposed) in respect of operation of existing petrol filling station (sui generis) as a 24-hour petrol filling station (sui generis)
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-05-09
View full details - - Eglantine Cadham Road Glenrothes Fife KY7 6PE
A single Pine tree height over100ft - To reduce / remove the tree
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-03-31
View full details - - Riverside Park Leslie Road Glenrothes Fife
Compliance with Condition 5 of Planning Permission 24/01772/FULL - Recommendations and mitigation measures
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-03-25
View full details - - Riverside Park Leslie Road Glenrothes Fife
Compliance with Condition 6 of Planning Permission 24/01772/FULL - Wildflower meadow
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-03-25
View full details - - Aldi Stores Ltd Queensway Industrial Estate Flemington Road Glenrothes Fife KY7 5QF
Compliance with Condition 3 of Planning Permission 23/02542/FULL - Contaminated Land-Remediation Details
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-03-18
View full details - - Riverside Park Leslie Road Glenrothes Fife
Compliance with condition 3 of approval 24/01772/FULL - Tree Removal
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-03-17
View full details - - Riverside Park Leslie Road Glenrothes Fife
Compliance with condition 4 of approval 24/01772/FULL - AMS
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-03-17
View full details - - Land To South Of Cadham Road Cadham Road Glenrothes Fife
Non Material Variation to approved 21/00508/ARC - Plot 1 external finishes change from Type A to Type B
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-03-04
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A brief summary of Glenrothes in Fife
Glenrothes, located in the heart of Fife, east-central Scotland, is the administrative capital of the region and serves as a significant service and employment hub. With a population of 39,277 as of the 2011 census, it ranks as Fife's third largest settlement and the 18th most populous locality in Scotland. The presence of Fife Council and Police Scotland Fife Division headquarters underscores its importance in local governance and public services, making it a key area for planning applications and development initiatives. The settlement has a population of approximately 38,510 (2016 estimate). It sits within the Fife district.
Glenrothes sits at an elevation of 95 metres above sea level and covers an area of approximately 8.0 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Glenrothes a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Glenrothes 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 Glenrothes
In the last 24 months, 71 planning applications were submitted near Glenrothes. Of these, 5% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 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 Glenrothes.
The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Glenrothes were full planning applications (22), discharge of conditions (17), telecoms (13). Full planning applications account for 31% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.