Search Glenrothes planning applications
22 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Glenrothes · updated daily · Fife Council
- 11 Falkland Gate Glenrothes Fife KY7 5NSAwaiting decisionDisplay of 2 internally-illuminated wall signs, a non-illuminated entrance sign and a non-illuminated wall sign to front, side and rear of shopReceived 6 Nov 202626/02951/ADV
- 11 Falkland Gate Glenrothes Fife KY7 5NSAwaiting decisionCertificate of lawfulness (proposed) for external alterations to shop premises, including replacement and modification of doors and display windows, and internal alterationsReceived 21 Oct 202626/02562/CLP
- 11 Falkland Gate Glenrothes Fife KY7 5NSAwaiting decisionSubdivision of unit into separate ground and first floor units, with associated external alterations including changes to doors and display windowsReceived 21 Oct 202626/02562/FULL
- R W E Biomass Plant Glenrothes Fife KY7 6GUAwaiting decisionCompliance with Condition 11 from appliction 24/01022/FULL - signed statement of declaration coalReceived 16 Oct 202624/01022/CND011
- Land East Of Units 12-20 Queensway Industrial Estate Flemington Road Glenrothes FifeAwaiting decisionCompliance with Condition 4 from application 26/01627/FULL - PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF ANY SITE PREPARATION, CLEARANCE, DEMOLITION, CONSTRUCTION, ENGINEERING OPERATIONS, DELIVERY OF MATERIALS TO THE SITE, PLANT MOBILISATION, OR ANY OTHER ACTIVITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE DEVELOPMENT HEREBY APPROVED, details of the measures to be employed to prevent mud, debris, dust, or other deleterious material being carried onto or deposited on the public road shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority. The approved measures shall be implemented prior to the commencement of such activities and thereafter maintained for the duration of all works associated with the development.Received 14 Oct 202626/01627/CND004
Planning in Glenrothes
- Approved
- 72%
- 47 of 50 decided
- Decision time
- about 9 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Glenrothes in the last 24 months, from Fife Council's planning register.
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Around Glenrothes
Postcode districts
KY7 103 applications in the last 12 monthsKY6 54 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Fife Council
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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. 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.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Glenrothes 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, 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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Glenrothes, 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, 96 planning applications were submitted near Glenrothes. Of these, 72% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (18), discharge of conditions (16), telecoms (14).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).