How long do planning decisions take near Kelty?

The average planning decision time near Kelty is 74 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 Kelty?

The planning approval rate near Kelty is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Kelty?

The most common type of planning application near Kelty is outline applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Kelty?

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Kelty, Fife Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Kelty, Fife.

Fife · Scotland · settlement

Planning applications in Kelty are administered by Fife Council. View the full Fife Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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: Glenrothes and Mid Fife
LSOA: Kelty Blairadam Park

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

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

7 planning applications found near Kelty.

26/00762/CND006 · Received: Thu 18 Jun 2026 · Validated: Thu 18 Jun 2026 - Kelty Hearts Football Club New Central Park Bath Street Kelty Fife KY4 0AG
Compliance with Condition 6 of planning permission 26/00762/FULL - Ecological Appraisal
Status: Undecided | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-06-18
26/00762/CND002 · Received: Thu 18 Jun 2026 · Validated: Thu 18 Jun 2026 - Kelty Hearts Football Club New Central Park Bath Street Kelty Fife KY4 0AG
Compliance with Condition 2 of planning permission 26/00762/FULL - Preliminary Risk Assessment
Status: Undecided | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-06-18
26/00762/CND005 · Received: Thu 18 Jun 2026 · Validated: Thu 18 Jun 2026 - Kelty Hearts Football Club New Central Park Bath Street Kelty Fife KY4 0AG
Compliance with Condition 5 of planning permission 26/00762/FULL - Arboricultural Impact Assessment
Status: Undecided | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-06-18
- 45 Croall Place Kelty Fife KY4 0DZ
Two storey extension to side of dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-04-16
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- 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
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- Kelty Hearts Football Club New Central Park Bath Street Kelty Fife KY4 0AG
Formation of car park and associated development and landscaping
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-03-12
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- 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
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A brief summary of Kelty in Fife

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Kelty a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Kelty

In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Kelty. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 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.

The average decision period of 74 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Kelty were outline applications (4), full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (1).

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.

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