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Fife planning applications
1,492 applications. 96% approved. 41 days to decide.
As of July 2026, PlanIndex holds 1,492 planning applications from Fife. 961 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 96% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Latest applications
Data to July 2026
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26/02057/TEL Awaiting decision
This Site Address Is Still To Be Recorded On Our Property Database (temporary Address Used) Fife
Notification of intention to install - 1X 9m high pole - Outside of 4 Banklands, Newburgh, Cupar, Fife, KY14 6DN
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26/02046/TEL Awaiting decision
This Site Address Is Still To Be Recorded On Our Property Database (temporary Address Used) Fife
Notification of intention to install a 9m high pole - East of 43 Balbedie Avenue, Lochore
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26/02052/TEL Awaiting decision
This Site Address Is Still To Be Recorded On Our Property Database (temporary Address Used) Fife
Notification of intention to install a 1X 9m high pole - 48 Howard Place, Dysart, Kirkcaldy, KY1 2UP
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26/01996/FULL Awaiting decision
63 Old Kirk Road Dunfermline Fife KY12 7SQ
Single storey extension to rear of dwellinghouse with associated raised platform, and alterations to existing balcony
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26/01995/FULL Awaiting decision
Crosshill Business Centre Main Street Crosshill Fife
Installation of parcel locker (Retrospective)
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26/02021/TEL Decided
This Site Address Is Still To Be Recorded On Our Property Database (temporary Address Used) Fife
Notification of intention to install 2 telecoms cabinet extensions - North of 1 Lindsay Place, High Street, Freuchie, and North of 1 Southfield, Falkland
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26/02022/TEL Decided
This Site Address Is Still To Be Recorded On Our Property Database (temporary Address Used) Fife
Notification of intention to install 3 telecoms cabinet extensions - South-West of 2A Ladybank Road, Kingskettle, and West of Telephone Exchange, Church Street, and South-East of 48 Church Street, Ladybank
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26/02012/TEL Awaiting decision
This Site Address Is Still To Be Recorded On Our Property Database (temporary Address Used) Fife
Notification of intention to install a 6m high pole - South-East of 16 Hillpark Terrace, Wormit
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26/02014/TEL Refused
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 - South-West and North-West of Chapel Green House, Chapel Green, and North-West of 87 High Street, Earlsferry
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26/02013/TEL Decided
This Site Address Is Still To Be Recorded On Our Property Database (temporary Address Used) Fife
Notification of intention to install a 9m high pole - North-East of 7-17 Millhill Street, Dunfermline
Recent decisions
Data to July 2026
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24/03204/NMV1 Granted
Kilspindie Bank Street Elie Leven Fife KY9 1BW
Erection of dwellinghouse and associated works (Demolition of existing dwelling) (Non-Material Variation to Roof window deleted East Elevation, Ground Floor window deleted West elevation, East Elevation FF bedroom window sill height raised for improved privacy as overlooks the street, House moved to 1 meter from boundary. Required for scaffolding, Door and window combined unit into utility room flipped to improve falls from pavement level to the door threshold, Zinc panelling changed to render at entrance porch and addtional window added gable end Ground Floor West Elevation
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26/00531/FULL Granted
Claymore House Carnegie Campus Enterprise Way Dunfermline Fife KY11 8PY
Change of use of from office (Class 4) to gymnasium (Class 11)
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26/01391/FULL Granted
10 The Steading Kingsbarns St Andrews Fife KY16 8TH
Installation of replacement door
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26/01384/FULL Granted
5 Whites Weigh 21 Station Road Auchtermuchty Cupar Fife KY14 7DP
Installation of replacement door and windows to flatted dwelling
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26/01539/FULL Granted
13 Shorehead St Andrews Fife KY16 9RG
Change of use from flatted dwelling (Sui Generis) to commercial holiday let accommodation (Sui Generis)
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26/01644/FULL Granted
17 Victoria Road Lundin Links Leven Fife KY8 6AY
Erection of garden room with covered external areas
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26/01420/FULL Granted
30 - 32 Forth Avenue Kirkcaldy Fife KY2 5PR
Change of use from retail unit (Class 1A) to 2 no. flatted dwellings (Sui Generis), and external alterations
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26/01576/FULL Granted
Lomond View Pittencrieff Farm Foodie Cupar Fife KY15 4QB
Erection of domestic shed (retrospective)
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26/02021/TEL Decided
This Site Address Is Still To Be Recorded On Our Property Database (temporary Address Used) Fife
Notification of intention to install 2 telecoms cabinet extensions - North of 1 Lindsay Place, High Street, Freuchie, and North of 1 Southfield, Falkland
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26/01208/LBC Granted
The Boars Head 23 High Street Auchtermuchty Cupar Fife KY14 7AP
Listed Building Consent for internal and external alterations to hotel, including installation of replacement windows and doors, replacement roof tiles, and repair and repainting work to render
Decision speed
12 months to July 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 707 74%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 198 21%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 56 6%
Common questions
How many planning applications does Fife decide?
In the 12 months to July 2026, Fife decided 961 planning applications. 96% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
How long does a planning decision take in Fife?
The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 41 days over the 12 months to July 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Fife decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 961 decisions in the 12 months to July 2026 where both dates are published, 74% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 94% within thirteen weeks.
When is planning activity busiest in Fife?
February 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to July 2026, with 346 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.
How do I find a planning application by its reference number?
Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.
Cite these figures
Fife: 1,492 planning applications on record as of July 2026. Trailing 12 months: 961 decided, 96% approved, median 41 days to a decision. 1,492 new applications received in the same period. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.