Kingsbarns, Fife Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Kingsbarns, Fife.
Fife · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Kingsbarns are administered by Fife Council. View the full Fife Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Kingsbarns
Kingsbarns is a picturesque village and parish located on the eastern coast of Fife, Scotland, within the charming East Neuk region. Situated approximately 6.5 miles southeast of St Andrews and 3.6 miles north of Crail, the village derives its name from the historic barns that once stored grain for transport to the Palace at Falkland. This rich history and scenic location make Kingsbarns a noteworthy area for planning applications and developments.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Fife
- Parliamentary constituency: North East Fife
- LSOA: Balmullo South
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Kingsbarns.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kingsbarns.
- 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 Kingsbarns based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
285 planning applications found near Kingsbarns.
- 26/01717/LBC · Received: Mon 22 Jun 2026 · Validated: Mon 22 Jun 2026 - 13 North Quarter Steading Kingsbarns St Andrews Fife KY16 8NE
Listed building consent for installation of replacement windows and door
Status: Undecided | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-06-22 - 26/01716/FULL · Received: Mon 22 Jun 2026 · Validated: Mon 22 Jun 2026 - 13 North Quarter Steading Kingsbarns St Andrews Fife KY16 8NE
Installation of replacement windows and door
Status: Undecided | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-06-22 - - 6 The Square Kingsbarns St Andrews Fife KY16 8SS
External alterations to dwellinghouse including dormer extension, installation of 3 no. rooflights, replacement windows and formation of door opening
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 6 The Square Kingsbarns St Andrews Fife KY16 8SS
Listed Building Consent for external and internal alterations to dwellinghouse including dormer extension, installation of 3 no. rooflights, replacement windows and formation of door opening
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 6A Station Road Kingsbarns St Andrews Fife KY16 8TB
Installation of replacement roof tiles and (retrospective) replacement rooflights to front and rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 6A Station Road Kingsbarns St Andrews Fife KY16 8TB
Listed Building Consent for replacement roof tiles and (retrospective) replacement rooflights to front and rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 6 The Square Kingsbarns St Andrews Fife KY16 8SS
Back garden - 2 yew, 1 maple, 1 apple, 1 cherry, 3 conifers, 1 spruce, 1 other - To fell all trees as above
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - 6 The Square Kingsbarns St Andrews Fife KY16 8SS
Pollard 1 No. Lime, fell 2 No. Conifers, crown reduce and reshape 1 No. Laburnum and 2 Cherry trees
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - 4 The Square Kingsbarns St Andrews Fife KY16 8SS
Listed Building Consent for installation of replacement windows and doors and external alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-09-04
View full details - - 4 The Square Kingsbarns St Andrews Fife KY16 8SS
Installation of replacement doors, erection of log store and alterations to part of boundary wall including installation of new gate
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-09-04
View full details - - 38 Seagate Kingsbarns St Andrews Fife KY16 8SR
Erection of domestic outbuilding
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-08-11
View full details - - 6 The Square Kingsbarns St Andrews Fife KY16 8SS
Listed building consent for internal alterations, including installation of steel beam (retrospective)
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-07-28
View full details - - 12 North Carr View Kingsbarns St Andrews Fife KY16 8SX
Erection of boundary fence (wall to be demolished)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - 17 Bells Wynd Kingsbarns St Andrews Fife KY16 8SP
Dismantling of 24ft Cypress tree and reduction of 32ft Beech tree within conservation area
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-03-18
View full details - - 20 Smiddy Burn Kingsbarns St Andrews Fife KY16 8SW
Tree A - 50ft ? 60ft Eucalyptus tree - To reduce by 40%, Tree B - 25ft Walnut tree - To shorten a limb growing over car port
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-03-13
View full details - - Daisybank 2 Smiddy Burn Kingsbarns St Andrews Fife KY16 8SN
Listed building consent for installation of replacement windows
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-01-24
View full details - - Land At Number 12 Station Road Kingsbarns Fife
Erection of dwellinghouse, detached garage and associated drainage works
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-01-10
View full details - - Glentyan 33 Seagate Kingsbarns St Andrews Fife KY16 8SR
Conservatory extension to rear of dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-01-06
View full details - - 2 Scott Garden Kingsbarns St Andrews Fife KY16 8TL
Cedar tree - Removal as species is planted in the wrong place
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Fife | Date: 2024-12-10
View full details - - Monypenny House 3 Seagate Kingsbarns St Andrews Fife KY16 8SR
Beech tree - Removal of multi-stem Beech tree with compression that has been part of the Beech hedge, Beech tree - Removal of multi-stem Beech tree with compression that has been part of the Beech hed
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Fife | Date: 2024-11-22
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A brief summary of Kingsbarns in Fife
Kingsbarns is a picturesque village and parish located on the eastern coast of Fife, Scotland, within the charming East Neuk region. Situated approximately 6.5 miles southeast of St Andrews and 3.6 miles north of Crail, the village derives its name from the historic barns that once stored grain for transport to the Palace at Falkland. This rich history and scenic location make Kingsbarns a noteworthy area for planning applications and developments.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Kingsbarns a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Kingsbarns 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 Kingsbarns
In the last 24 months, 45 planning applications were submitted near Kingsbarns. The average decision time was 51 days.
The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Kingsbarns were full planning applications (17), listed building and heritage (13), tree works (10). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (67% 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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