Listed building extension at 2 Kirk Wynd, Kilrenny, Anstruther
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by Fife Planning Committee; West and Central Area Planning Committee; North East Planning Committee on 19 Aug 2026.
What was proposed
Listed building consent was sought for a single-storey extension, dormer extension, roof terrace and rooflight at a dwellinghouse.
“Listed building consent is sought for alterations and extension to dwellinghouse to a category C listed dwellinghouse. This includes the erection of a single storey extension and dormer extension, formation of roof terrace, and installation of rooflight.”
Officer report
The site
The site was a traditional single-storey semi-detached Category C listed dwellinghouse in the Kilrenny Conservation Area.
“The application site relates to a traditional single storey semi-detached dwellinghouse which is situated in the Kilrenny settlement boundary, as defined by the Adopted FIFEplan Local Development Plan. The property is also a Category C Listed Building situated within the Kilrenny Conservation Area. The finishing materials of the property comprise of a white rendered exterior, natural red clay pantiles, white painted sash and case timber windows and timber doors.”
Officer report
Planning history
A corresponding planning permission application was submitted, with no other relevant planning history for the site.
“A corresponding application for planning permission (26/00847/FULL) has also been submitted. There is no other relevant planning history for this site.”
Officer report
Officers’ recommendation
Officers recommended approval because the proposal was compatible with the building and surroundings and would not harm the listed building’s character or appearance.
“Overall, the proposal is considered to be acceptable, as it is compatible with the character, appearance and scale of the existing building and surrounding environment in terms of design and finishing materials with no detrimental impact to the traditional properties within this street, and the character and appearance of the Category C Listed Building.”
“Conclusions Overall, the proposal is considered to be acceptable, as it is compatible with the character, appearance and scale of the existing building and surrounding environment in terms of design and finishing materials with no detrimental impact to the traditional properties within this street, and the character and appearance of the Category C Listed Building.”
Officer report
The committee’s decision
The committee approved the application subject to one condition and the reason given for that condition.
“26/00848/LBC - 2 KIRK WYND, KILRENNY, ANSTRUTHER The committee considered a report by the Head of Planning, Climate and Sustainability Service relating to an application for listed building consent for alterations and extension to a dwellinghouse. Decision The committee approved the application subject to the one condition and for the reason detailed in the report.”
Minutes
The condition
Existing plaster cornices, skirtings, panelled doors and surrounds must be retained and continued around the internal alterations.
“All existing plaster cornices, skirtings, panelled doors and surrounds shall be retained and continued around the internal alterations.”
“Reason: To protect the internal character and appearance of this Category C Listed Building. Background Papers In addition to the application the following documents, guidance notes and policy documents form the background papers to this report.”
Officer report
Sources
- Fife Planning Committee; West and Central Area Planning Committee; North East Planning Committee minutes, 19 August 2026
- Agenda and papers (council website)
Source: Plota analysis of Fife's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.
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- Committee
- Fife Planning Committee; West and Central Area Planning Committee; North East Planning Committee
- Council
- Fife
- Date
- Wednesday 19 August 2026
- Recommendation
- Officers recommended approval
- Committee decided
- Approved
- Minutes
- The council's minutes
- Meeting
- Agenda and papers (council website)
- Application
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This committee's year
22 decisions in the 12 months to this meeting, 2 against officer advice.
Source: Plota analysis of the committee's minutes.