How long do planning decisions take near Lochgelly?

The average planning decision time near Lochgelly is 24 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 Lochgelly?

The planning approval rate near Lochgelly is 11%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Lochgelly?

The most common type of planning application near Lochgelly is telecoms, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Lochgelly, Fife Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lochgelly, Fife.

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About Lochgelly

Lochgelly is a town in Fife, Scotland, situated between Loch Ore to the north-west and Loch Gelly to the south-east. It lies adjacent to the village of Lumphinnans, which separates it from Cowdenbeath. As of a 2007 population estimate, Lochgelly has a population of 6,834, making it a significant locality for those researching planning applications in the region.

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Area Information

Admin district: Fife
Parliamentary constituency: Glenrothes and Mid Fife
LSOA: Bowhill West

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Lochgelly.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Lochgelly based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Lochgelly.

- This Site Address Is Still To Be Recorded On Our Property Database (temporary Address Used) Fife
Notification of intention to install a 12m high pole - South of 25 Well Road, Lochgelly
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Telecoms | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-12-23
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- This Site Address Is Still To Be Recorded On Our Property Database (temporary Address Used) Fife
Notification of intention to install 3, 9m high poles - East of 48 and 73, and West of 57 Moffat Crescent, Lochgelly
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Telecoms | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-09-18
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- 8 Gordon Street Lochgelly Fife KY5 9PJ
First floor extension to side and replacement roof covering of dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-09-05
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- This Site Address Is Still To Be Recorded On Our Property Database (temporary Address Used) Fife
Notification of intention to install 2, 8m and a 10m high pole - South-East of 111 and South-West of 115 Auchterderran Road, and West of 16 Morris Avenue Lochgelly
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Telecoms | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-06-23
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- This Site Address Is Still To Be Recorded On Our Property Database (temporary Address Used) Fife
Notification of intention to install a 10m high pole - Outside 25 Henderson Steet, Lochgelly
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Telecoms | Council: Fife | Date: 2024-11-08
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- 11 Wright Place Lochgelly Fife KY5 9PZ
Single storey extension to rear of dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2024-08-21
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- 32 Station Road Lochgelly Fife KY5 9QW
Single storey extension to rear of dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2023-10-06
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- Lochgelly South Primary High Street Lochgelly Fife KY5 9LW
Ground consolidation works to school (including grouting) and ancillary works
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2023-05-26
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A brief summary of Lochgelly in Fife

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

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Planning Activity in Lochgelly

In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Lochgelly. Of these, 11% were approved, with an average decision time of 24 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 Lochgelly.

The average decision time of 24 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Lochgelly were telecoms (8), full planning applications (4), outline applications (1).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 13 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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