Halbeath, Fife Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Halbeath, Fife.
Fife · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Halbeath are administered by Fife Council. View the full Fife Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Halbeath
Halbeath is a village located northeast of Dunfermline in Fife, Scotland, with a name that originates from the Gaelic term for "wood of birches." Established as a colliery village, Halbeath saw the sinking of a coal pit in 1789, which contributed to its development. By 1821, the village had grown to a population of 841, making it a notable area for planning applications related to residential and commercial development.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Fife
- Parliamentary constituency: Dunfermline and Dollar
- LSOA: Rosyth Kings North
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Halbeath.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Halbeath.
- 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 Halbeath based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
199 planning applications found near Halbeath.
- 25/00257/NMV2 · Received: Tue 30 Jun 2026 · Validated: Tue 30 Jun 2026 - Land At Halbeath North Of Fife Circle Rail Line Pleasance Road Halbeath Fife
Erection of up to 223 residential units and associated works within Pods 3 and 4 of Phase 1 of the Halbeath Strategic Development Area (Application Ref: 17/01677/EIA). Approval of Matters Specified in
Status: Undecided | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-06-30 - 26/01331/FULL · Received: Fri 08 May 2026 · Validated: Thu 18 Jun 2026 - Unit 7C Halbeath Retail Park Dunfermline Fife
Change of use from Class 1A (Retail) to Class 11 (Leisure) and external alterations including formation of door
Status: Undecided | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-06-18 - - 27 Fod Street Halbeath Dunfermline Fife KY11 8EJ
Change of use from flatted dwelling (Sui Generis) to house in multiple occupation (5 persons) (Sui Generis)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - - Unit 7C Halbeath Retail Park Dunfermline Fife
Change of use from Class 1A (Retail) to Class 11 (Leisure) and external alterations including formation of door
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - Rosebank Cottage South Crossroads Halbeath Dunfermline Fife KY11 8EF
Single storey extension to front of dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - 18 Lyneburn Crescent Halbeath Dunfermline Fife KY11 8DZ
Change of use from flatted dwelling (Sui Generis) to house in multiple occupation (5 persons) (Sui Generis)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - Fife College Dunfermline Campus Pittsburgh Road Dunfermline Fife KY11 8DY
Environmental Impact Assessment screening request for demolition and redevelopment of former college campus to create a residential development, new vehicular and pedestrian access, open space, landsc
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - Fife College Dunfermline Campus Pittsburgh Road Dunfermline Fife KY11 8DY
Proposal of application notice for redevelopment of former Fife College campus to create a proposed residential development, new vehicular and pedestrian access, open space, landscaping, parking and a
Status: Permitted | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-11-13
View full details - - Street Record Halbeath Retail Park Dunfermline Fife
Display of 1 free-standing LED illuminated sign and 1 LED backlit totem sign
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - Land To South Of Halbeath House Kingseat Road Halbeath Fife
Planning permission in principle for the erection of 2 No. dwellinghouses and associated works including landscaping and drainage
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-08-06
View full details - - Harvester Unit 8 Halbeath Retail Park Dunfermline Fife KY11 4LP
Display of internally illuminated totem sign, internally illuminated fascia sign, externally illuminated wall sign, non-illuminated free standing sign, non-illuminated fascia sign
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-07-22
View full details - - Carnegie Primary School Pittsburgh Road Dunfermline Fife KY11 8SS
Installation of air source heat pumps and associated plant
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-07-18
View full details - - Homebase Unit 1 Halbeath Retail Park Dunfermline Fife KY11 4LP
Display of 4No. internally illuminated and 3No. non-illuminated fascia signs (Revision to 25/00573/ADV)
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-06-23
View full details - - Development Land North Halbeath Retail Park Dunfermline Fife
EIA Screening Opinion request for a road with footways, cycleways, associated infrastructure and landscaping.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-06-20
View full details - - Homebase Unit 1 Dunfermline Fife KY11 4LP
External alterations including formation of new windows and doors
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-03-21
View full details - - Homebase Unit 1 Dunfermline Fife KY11 4LP
Display of 2 No. internally illuminated and 5 No. non illuminated fascia signs
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-02-25
View full details - - North Fod Site Pittsburgh Road Dunfermline Fife
Proposal of Application Notice for residential development with associated infrastructure
Status: Permitted | Council: Fife | Date: 2024-09-25
View full details - - 7 Hillview Court Halbeath Fife KY12 0WP
Certificate of lawfulness (proposed) for single-storey extension to rear of dwellinghouse and garage conversion to front of dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Fife | Date: 2024-08-30
View full details - - Unit 3 Halbeath Interchange Business Park Kingseat Road Halbeath Dunfermline Fife KY11 8RY
Change of use of ground floor from Office (Class 4) to place of worship (Class 10)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2024-06-04
View full details - - 5 Pittsburgh Retail Park Main Street Halbeath Dunfermline Fife KY11 8DX
Display of one internally illuminated fascia sign and one internally illuminated projecting sign
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Fife | Date: 2024-04-05
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A brief summary of Halbeath in Fife
Halbeath is a village located northeast of Dunfermline in Fife, Scotland, with a name that originates from the Gaelic term for "wood of birches." Established as a colliery village, Halbeath saw the sinking of a coal pit in 1789, which contributed to its development. By 1821, the village had grown to a population of 841, making it a notable area for planning applications related to residential and commercial development.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Halbeath a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Halbeath 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 Halbeath
In the last 24 months, 51 planning applications were submitted near Halbeath. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 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 Halbeath.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Halbeath were full planning applications (20), advertising consent (7), outline applications (6). Full planning applications account for 39% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 2 medium-scale applications, 43 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% 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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