Cowdenbeath planning approval rate
Cowdenbeath ward in Fife has a 89.7% approval rate based on 136 planning decisions. Fife overall: 91.0%.
Last updated: June 2026
89.7%
ward approval rate
136
Decisions
122
Approved
14
Refused
91.0%
Fife average
Cowdenbeath is broadly in line with the Fife average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Cowdenbeath compares
Cowdenbeath ward
89.7%
Fife overall
91.0%
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Recent decisions in Cowdenbeath
Single storey extension, raised platform and steps to rear of dwellinghouse · Fri 19 Jun 2026
Display of an internally illuminated ATM sign to front of shop · Wed 17 Jun 2026
Erection of detached single garage · Thu 28 May 2026
Erection of sale cabin, formation of access and hardstanding, and associated wor · Wed 20 May 2026
Two storey extension to side of dwellinghouse · Mon 18 May 2026
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Other wards in Fife
East Neuk And Landward (90.2%)
St. Andrews (91.9%)
Howe Of Fife And Tay Coast (86.8%)
Cupar (91.5%)
West Fife And Coastal Villages (91.0%)
Dunfermline Central (92.4%)
Burntisland, Kinghorn And West Kirkcaldy (93.8%)
Inverkeithing And Dalgety Bay (87.7%)
Leven, Kennoway And Largo (92.8%)
Tay Bridgehead (93.4%)
Glenrothes North, Leslie And Markinch (89.9%)
Kirkcaldy Central (97.0%)