Dwelling alterations and 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
The application sought alterations and extensions, including a single-storey extension, dormer, roof terrace and rooflight.
“This application seeks permission for alterations and extension to dwellinghouse including the erection of a single storey extension and dormer extension, formation of roof terrace, and installation of rooflight.”
Officer report
Related planning history
A corresponding listed building consent application was submitted, with no other relevant planning history for the site.
“A corresponding application for listed building consent (26/00848/LBC) 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 considered acceptable in policy terms and compatible with the area, listed building and conservation area.
“The proposal is considered to be acceptable in meeting the relevant policies of NPF4, the FIFEPlan Local Development Plan, as well as relevant Fife Council Planning Customer Guidelines. The proposal is compatible with the area in terms of land use, design and scale and would not cause any significant detrimental impact to category C listed building or the surrounding Kilrenny conservation area and the development is, therefore, considered to be acceptable.”
“Recommendation It is accordingly recommended that the application be approved subject to the following conditions and reasons:”
Officer report
Consultation responses
Scottish Water and the Land and Air Quality team raised no objections, and officers found no unacceptable drainage, access or road-safety effects.
“Policy 12 of the FIFEplan states that Drainage Assessments, proportionate to the development proposal and covering both surface and foul water, will be required for areas where drainage is already constrained or otherwise problematic, or if there would be off-site effects. Fife Council’s Design Criteria Guidance on Flooding and Surface Water Management Plan Requirements (2022) states that some development does not require flood protection authority.”
“Scottish Water No objections Land And Air Quality, Protective Services No objections 4.0 Representation Summary…”
Officer report
Committee decision
The committee approved the application subject to the four conditions and reasons set out in the report.
“26/00847/FULL - 2 KIRK WYND, KILRENNY, ANSTRUTHER The committee considered a report by the Head of Planning, Climate and Sustainability Service relating to an application for alterations and extension to a dwellinghouse. Decision The committee approved the application subject to the four conditions and for the reasons detailed in the report. 338.”
Minutes
Conditions of approval
The conditions covered the commencement deadline, privacy screen, pantile details and use of the studio or workshop.
“BEFORE THE DEVELOPMENT IS BROUGHT INTO USE, a closed board privacy screen 1.7 metres high above floor level of the hereby approved roof terrace; shall be erected as per the plans. Thereafter the screen shall be completed in full accordance with the approved plans and retained for the lifetime of the development.”
“Prior to the commencement of any roof replacement works, details and samples of the proposed natural red clay pantiles, including confirmation of the profile, colour, texture and leading edge detail, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority. Thereafter, the works shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.”
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.