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Planning in Kirkcaldy

Approved
76%
51 of 59 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Kirkcaldy in the last 24 months, from Fife Council's planning register.

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Around Kirkcaldy

Postcode districts

KY1 155 applications in the last 12 monthsKY2 70 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Fife Council

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About Kirkcaldy

Kirkcaldy is a significant town located on the east coast of Scotland in Fife, approximately 11.5 miles north of Edinburgh and 27.5 miles south-southwest of Dundee. With a population of 49,460 as of 2011, it stands as Fife's second-largest settlement and ranks 11th in population across Scotland, making it an important area for planning applications and developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Kirkcaldy a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Kirkcaldy 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Kirkcaldy, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 155 planning applications were submitted near Kirkcaldy. Of these, 76% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (18), telecoms (18), full planning applications (10).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Kirkcaldy?
In the last 24 months, 155 planning applications were submitted near Kirkcaldy. The approval rate is 76%.
How long do planning decisions take near Kirkcaldy?
The average planning decision time near Kirkcaldy is 45 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 Kirkcaldy?
The planning approval rate near Kirkcaldy is 76%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Kirkcaldy?
The most common type of planning application near Kirkcaldy is discharge of conditions, with 18 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Kirkcaldy?
You can search and track planning applications near Kirkcaldy on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.