Largoward, Fife Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Largoward, Fife.
Fife · Scotland · settlement
About Largoward
Largoward is a village located in East Fife, Scotland, positioned along the route from Leven to St Andrews, approximately 4.5 miles northeast of Lower Largo and 6.5 miles southwest of St Andrews. As an agricultural and former mining community, it is one of the key villages within the civil parish of Kilconquhar, alongside Colinsburgh and Kilconquhar itself. The area's historical significance includes coal mining, with records indicating that coal was transported from nearby Falfield to Falkland Palace for King James VI's use. This rich history may influence current and future planning applications in the region.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Fife
- Parliamentary constituency: North East Fife
- LSOA: Elie and Earlsferry
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Largoward.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Largoward.
- 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 Largoward based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
65 planning applications found near Largoward.
- - Land East Of Wharenui Kings Highway Largoward Fife
Planning permission in principle for erection of dwellinghouse
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-06-10
View full details - - Durham Cottage 2 Durham Place Largoward Leven Fife KY9 1HU
Installation of solar panels and air source heat pump
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-04-04
View full details - - Durham Cottage 2 Durham Place Largoward Leven Fife KY9 1HU
Listed Building Consent for installation of solar panels and air source heat pump
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-02-14
View full details - - Durham Cottage 2 Durham Place Largoward Leven Fife KY9 1HU
Listed Building Consent for installation of solar panels to dwellinghouse
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Fife | Date: 2024-04-11
View full details - - 18 Cupar Road Largoward Leven Fife KY9 1HX
Alterations to domestic outbuilding to form ancillary accommodation to main dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2023-11-07
View full details - - Annfield Kings Highway Largoward Leven Fife KY9 1JA
External alterations and single storey extension to the rear of dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2021-10-21
View full details - - Old Largoward Cottages Kings Highway Largoward Fife KY9 1JA
Erection of studio within garden ground
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2021-03-20
View full details - - White Gables Cupar Road Largoward Leven Fife KY9 1HX
Single storey extension to side of dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2020-07-27
View full details - - 17 Mid Street Largoward Leven Fife KY9 1HY
Erection of single storey extension to rear of dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2018-04-16
View full details - - 5 Cupar Road Largoward Leven Fife KY9 1HX
Single storey extension to side of dwellinghouse and erection of domestic garage (Non-material variation to 17/00366/FULL for repositioning of en-suite window on front elevation)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Fife | Date: 2017-06-27
View full details - - 5 Cupar Road Largoward Leven Fife KY9 1HX
Single storey extension to side of dwellinghouse and erection of domestic garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2017-02-09
View full details - - 15 Mid Street Largoward Leven Fife KY9 1HY
Certificate of lawfulness for use of domestic caravan as kitchen for bakery sales
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Fife | Date: 2017-01-25
View full details - - Village Hall 25 St Andrews Road Largoward Leven Fife KY9 1HZ
External alterations to public hall building including erection of extensions, formation of ramp and installation of new windows/doors (demolition of part of building)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2016-12-08
View full details - - Land Adjacent To Easter Largoward Cottages Kings Highway Largoward Fife
Planning permission in principle for erection of dwellinghouse with associated vehicular access
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Fife | Date: 2016-09-06
View full details - - Smithy Cottage 6 St Andrews Road Largoward Leven Fife KY9 1HZ
Alterations and extension to outbuilding to form ancillary accommodation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2016-06-16
View full details - - Land At Junction Of St Andrews Road And B941 Lathallan Largoward Fife
Planning permission in principle for erection of 3 dwellinghouses and formation of vehicular access
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Fife | Date: 2016-02-15
View full details - - The Beeches 10A Cupar Road Largoward Leven Fife KY9 1HX
Installation of dormer extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2016-02-11
View full details - - Land To The South Of 33 St Andrews Road Largoward Fife
Planning permission in principle for erection of three dwellinghouses and formation of vehicular accessAddress: Land to south of 33 St Andrews Road, Largoward, Fife, KY9 1HZ
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Fife | Date: 2015-12-08
View full details - - Bladdershaw Cottage St Andrews Road Largoward KY9 1HZ
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) for erection of a single storey extension to front, installation of rooflight to front and rear
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Fife | Date: 2015-10-07
View full details - - Farmhouse Muirhouses Kings Highway Largoward Leven Fife KY9 1JA
Erection of 25 KW wind turbine (27m to blade tip) and ancillary works
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2015-07-16
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A brief summary of Largoward in Fife
Largoward is a village located in East Fife, Scotland, positioned along the route from Leven to St Andrews, approximately 4.5 miles northeast of Lower Largo and 6.5 miles southwest of St Andrews. As an agricultural and former mining community, it is one of the key villages within the civil parish of Kilconquhar, alongside Colinsburgh and Kilconquhar itself. The area's historical significance includes coal mining, with records indicating that coal was transported from nearby Falfield to Falkland Palace for King James VI's use. This rich history may influence current and future planning applications in the region.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Largoward a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Largoward 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 Largoward
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Largoward. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 102 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Largoward.
With an average of 102 days, decisions near Largoward take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Largoward were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.