How long do planning decisions take near Kinglassie?

The average planning decision time near Kinglassie is 71 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Kinglassie?

The most common type of planning application near Kinglassie is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Kinglassie?

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Kinglassie, Fife Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Kinglassie, Fife.

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About Kinglassie

Kinglassie is a small village located in central Fife, Scotland, approximately two miles southwest of Glenrothes, with a population of around 1,900 as of 2020. Historically a weaving village, Kinglassie transitioned into a mining town during the 19th and 20th centuries. The surrounding civil parish has a larger population of 22,543, making it a key area for planning applications related to community development and infrastructure.

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Area Information

Admin district: Fife
Parliamentary constituency: Glenrothes and Mid Fife
LSOA: Lochgelly North

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Kinglassie.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kinglassie.

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 Kinglassie based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Kinglassie.

- Land To South Of Hill View Kinglassie Fife
Roads Construction Consent - Phase 4 of the construction of new roads, footways, drainage and associated utilities
Status: Undecided | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-11-17
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- Land To South Of Hill View Kinglassie Fife
Substitution of house-types on approved plots 3 to 10 (inclusive), 25, 154,155 and 157 (amendment to planning permission 22/01021/FULL)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-04-28
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A brief summary of Kinglassie in Fife

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

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Planning Activity in Kinglassie

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Kinglassie. The average decision time was 71 days.

The average decision period of 71 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 Kinglassie were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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