Kelty, Fife Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Kelty, Fife.
Fife · Scotland · settlement
About Kelty
Kelty is a former coal mining town in Fife, Scotland, located near the M90 motorway and straddling the Fife/Kinross-shire boundary. With a current population of approximately 6,000, the town has seen a decline from its peak of around 9,000 residents during the height of the coal mining industry in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Its rich industrial history and strategic location make it a significant area for potential planning applications and developments.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Fife
- Parliamentary constituency: Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy
- LSOA: Cowdenbeath South East
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Kelty.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kelty.
- 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 Kelty based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Kelty.
- - 45 Croall Place Kelty Fife KY4 0DZ
Two storey extension to side of dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - 8 Limepark Crescent Kelty Fife KY4 0JZ
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) for single storey extension to rear of dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Kelty Community Centre Main Street Kelty Fife
Installation of air source heat pumps and associated works
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-01-22
View full details - - 26 Dewars Avenue Kelty Fife KY4 0BG
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) for single storey extension to side of dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Fife | Date: 2024-08-09
View full details - - 12 Main Street Kelty Fife KY4 0AA
Alterations to and change of use from restaurant (Class 3) to yoga centre (Class 11)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2023-07-12
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A brief summary of Kelty in Fife
Kelty is a former coal mining town in Fife, Scotland, located near the M90 motorway and straddling the Fife/Kinross-shire boundary. With a current population of approximately 6,000, the town has seen a decline from its peak of around 9,000 residents during the height of the coal mining industry in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Its rich industrial history and strategic location make it a significant area for potential planning applications and developments.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Kelty a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Kelty 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 Kelty
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Kelty. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Kelty may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 69 days on average, decisions near Kelty slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Kelty were full planning applications (4), outline applications (4), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.