Action Programme Mid Fife Local Plan Edition M2, October 2009

On 1st October Fife Council Planning Committee changed the name of the Kirkcaldy & Mid Fife Local Plan to the Mid Fife Local Plan. The documents associated with the Pre-Examination Modifications have started to introduce this change. The name change will be introduced in new documents as the Local Plan progresses. Contents

Introduction 1

Table 1 – Employment Land 3

Table 2 – Housing Land 11

Table 3 – Strategic Land Allocations 31

Table 4 – Areas of Mixed Use 39

Table 5 – Brownfield Opportunity Sites 47

Table 6 – Other Proposals 59

Appendix A – Kirkcaldy & Mid Fife Financial Framework 79

Introduction

ACTION PROGRAMME

Edition M2 October 2009

Next Scheduled Edition (M3) 2011

This is the second edition (M2) of the Local Plan Action Programme. Its publication date has been brought forward to allow it to be published alongside and reflect the Pre-Examination Modifications. The Action Programme is separate from but complements the Local Plan and lists the proposals for development and other actions which will help to implement the Plan strategy. The Action Programme will be monitored regularly and updated and a revised version will be published at least every two years to take account of those proposals which have been completed or changed and to identify new proposals to emerge since the Local Plan was published. The Action Programme identifies what is to be done to implement the Local Plan, who is responsible, and indicates when it will be achieved. The lead and partner organisations identified against the proposals will therefore have a responsibility to alert the Council of changes to the proposals. By identifying the organisations responsible for implementing each proposal and the timescale for each, the Council will be able to assess how the Local Plan strategy is working. If corrective action such as policy changes or revised timescales is required, this will be applied when the Local Plan is altered or reviewed. Due to the number of modifications some existing proposals will be re-numbered. The actions required to implement the Local Plan are set out in six tables which detail the land allocations and proposals within the Local Plan area. These are:

Table 1 - Employment Land Allocations

Table 2 - Housing Land Allocations Mid FifeLocalPlanActionProgramme-VersionM2 Table 3 - Strategic Land Allocations

Table 4 - Areas of Mixed Use Allocations

Table 5 - Brownfield Opportunity Sites

Table 6 - Other Proposals (including community and transportation proposals)

Employment Sites have been classed as an area requiring development. It is exclusively the private sector and Fife Council who have the lead roles in the progression of these sites. Introduction By having various organisations to deal with different proposals, the Council is able to assess how the Local Plan strategy is working.

Housing Sites have been classed as another development category. The sites differ significantly in size, from smaller sites in Milton of Balgonie and Auchtertool to some significantly larger sites in the Glenrothes and Kirkcaldy areas. 1 2 Mid FifeLocalPlanActionProgramme-VersionM2

Strategic Land Allocations have been identified as areas to accommodate large scale development over the Local Plan period and beyond, comprising housing, business use, Introduction commercial, and infrastructure. Development of the Kirkcaldy East and South West, Levenmouth and Lochgelly Strategic Land Allocations will be guided by masterplans which will involve additional community involvement in their preparation.

Areas of Mixed Use are areas where a range of uses – principally housing and employment – have been identified. They also include opportunities for commercial development and associated transportation requirements.

The Action Programme highlights key Brownfield Opportunity sites for development. The largest of these proposals are at Kirkcaldy, Buckhaven, Leven, Methil & Methilhill. Throughout the Action Programme there has been a varied use of both brownfield and greenfield sites, depending on the area and the development which is to take place. The number of brownfield opportunities reflects the predominantly urban nature of the Local Plan area.

A number of other proposals have been made throughout Mid Fife. These proposals range from transportation proposals, community facilities, conservation areas and environmental improvements, to developments already existing but where enhancement is proposed.

Figure 1 (below) indicates the Greenfield/Brownfield split in relation to proposals in the three main development categories.

Figure 1 Employment sites (ha) Housing sites (ha) Brownfield sites (ha) Totals (ha)

No. of Greenfield Sites 34 41 0 75

Area of Greenfield Sites 176.7 200.8 0 382.2

No. of Brownfield Sites 10 59 34 103

Area of Brownfield Sites 143.3 109.04 54 306.3

No. of sites with a Greenfield/Brownfield Element 0 2 0 2

Area of sites with a Greenfield/Brownfield Element 0 15.8 0 15.8 Table 1 Employment Land Allocations

Site ref Location Area Greenfield/ Use Class Lead Agency Other Comments (Ha) Brownfield

BALLINGRY, LOCHORE, CROSSHILL & GLENCRAIG

LHRxx Loanhead 5.2 Greenfield General Fife Council This site is identified as a Local Plan allocation. Avenue Employment A 15m wide tree belt is to be provided between the residential and employment land to protect residential amenity.

CARDENDEN, DUNDONALD, AUCHTERDERRAN & BOWHILL

CDDxx Cardenden 2.1 Greenfield General Fife Council This site is identified as a Local Plan allocation. Road Employment

COWDENBEATH, HILL OF BEATH & LUMPHINNANS

COW04 Glenfield 2.7 Brownfield General Fife Council - Industrial Employment Employment LandAllocations Estate Mid FifeLocalPlanActionProgramme-VersionM2

COW07 Woodend 0.5 Brownfield General Private Sector - Industrial Employment Estate

HOB02 Land to the 1 Greenfield General Private Sector - south of Hill Employment of Beath

CROSSGATES

CRO003 Land at 25 Greenfield General Private Sector As an important gateway site on the A92-M90 junction, development and Hallbeath Employment landscaping of the highest quality is required. A significant setback from the key road corridors should be protected from development – a minimum of 50m 1 3 4 Mid FifeLocalPlanActionProgramme-VersionM2 Site ref Location Area Greenfield/ Use Class Lead Agency Other Comments 1 Employment LandAllocations (Ha) Brownfield

GLENROTHES

GLE14 Single user 16.4 Greenfield General Fife Council - site to the Employment south of Fife Airport

GLE15 Bankhead 3 Greenfield Business Park Fife Council - South (Class 4)

GLE16 Crompton 8.1 Greenfield General Fife Council - Road East Employment

GLE17 Crompton 2.6 Greenfield General Private Sector - Road North Employment

GLE18 Crompton 5.5 Greenfield General Scottish - Road West Employment Enterprise Fife

GLE19 Dalton Road 2.5 Greenfield General Fife Council - b & c Employment

GLE20 Detroit 2 Greenfield General Fife Council - Road Employment

GLE21 Eastfield 0.9 Greenfield General Private Sector - East Employment

GLE22 Eastfield 0.7 Greenfield General Private Sector - West Employment

GLE23 Fife Food 2.1 Greenfield Employment, Fife Council - Centre Food related Site ref Location Area Greenfield/ Use Class Lead Agency Other Comments (Ha) Brownfield

GLE24 Land at 0.6 Greenfield Class 4 (Business) Fife Council - Leslie Road

GLE25 Naysmith 0.3 Greenfield General Private Sector - Road Employment

GLE26 Pentland 1.3 Greenfield Business Park Fife Council - Park North Class 4 (Business)

GLE27 Pentland 1 Greenfield Business Park Fife Council - Park South Class 4 (Business)

GLE28 Southfield 14 Greenfield General Scottish - South East Employment Enterprise Fife

GLE29 Spectrogen 1.1 Greenfield General Private Sector/ - Employment LandAllocations Employment Scottish Mid FifeLocalPlanActionProgramme-VersionM2 Enterprise Fife

GLE30 Viewfield 3.3 Brownfield General Private Sector - South Employment

GLE31 Wheatstone 4.7 Greenfield General Fife Council/ - Place, Employment Private Sector Dalton Road a

GLE32 Whitworth 1.9 Greenfield General Fife Council - Road Employment 1 5 6 Mid FifeLocalPlanActionProgramme-VersionM2 Site ref Location Area Greenfield/ Use Class Lead Agency Other Comments 1 Employment LandAllocations (Ha) Brownfield

KELTY

KEL05 Cocklaw 2.8 Greenfield General Private Sector - Street Employment

KINGLASSIE

KLS02 Lochtyside 5.7 Greenfield General Fife Council - Employment

KIRKCALDY

KDY31 John Smith 15.9 Greenfield Business Park Private Sector This site has outline planning permission. Any development on this site must comply Business Class 4 (Business) with the conditions of the planning consent and the design must reflect the guidance Park, Chapel set out in the John Smith Business Park Design Guide.

KDY32 Mitchelston 7.5 Greenfield General Private Sector - a Employment

KDY33 Mitchelston 0.8 Greenfield General Private Sector - b Employment

KDY34 Mitchelston 7.4 Greenfield General Private Sector This site will form part of the employment land allocation within the Kirkcaldy East c Employment Strategic Land Allocation

KDY35 Mitchelston 12.9 Greenfield General Private Sector This site will form part of the employment land allocation within the Kirkcaldy East d Employment Strategic Land Allocation

KDY36 Mitchelston 1.1 Greenfield General Private Sector This is a prominent site along a major approach road into Kirkcaldy. This site is e Employment suitable for a high quality building to form a gateway into Mitchelston Industrial Estate.

This site will form part of the employment land allocation within the Kirkcaldy East Strategic Land Allocation. Site ref Location Area Greenfield/ Use Class Lead Agency Other Comments (Ha) Brownfield

KDYxx Former 6.2 Brownfield General Private Sector Forbo Nairn Employment site

LEVEN , BUCKHAVEN, METHIL & METHILHILL

LEV05 Mountfleurie 1.2 Brownfield Business, Light Private Sector - Industry

LEV06 Riverside 1.8 Brownfield General Private Sector This site should not be developed in isolation but considered together with the Road Employment wider Durie Foundry and industrial sites in the vicinity, with access from an upgraded Leven Vale road.

BKNxx Former 3.2 Brownfield General Private Sector This is a local plan allocation. In addition to policy B1 which safeguards employment Diosynth Employment areas, the Levenmouth Strategic Land Allocation masterplan will consider the Site potential to relocate this employment land within the Strategic Land Allocation.

KENNOWAY & WINDYGATES Employment LandAllocations

KENxx East of 3.5 Greenfield General Fife Council This site is identified as a Local Plan allocation Mid FifeLocalPlanActionProgramme-VersionM2 Sandy Brae Employment Industrial Estate

WDY03 Cameron 5.7 Greenfield General Private Sector This site is identified as a Local Plan allocation for employment use to allow Bridge a Employment expansion of the existing Diageo operations.

WDY04 Cameron 5.8 Greenfield General Private Sector This site is identified as a Local Plan allocation for employment use to allow Bridge b Employment expansion of the existing Diageo operations. 1 7 8 Mid FifeLocalPlanActionProgramme-VersionM2 Site ref Location Area Greenfield/ Use Class Lead Agency Other Comments 1 Employment LandAllocations (Ha) Brownfield

LOCHGELLY

LGY06 Cartmore 3.6 Greenfield General Fife Council - Industrial Employment Estate Extension

LGY07 Lochgelly 2 Brownfield General Fife Council - Industrial Employment Park

THORNTON

THO06 The Former 9.4 Brownfield General Private Sector - Rothes Employment Colliery

LANDWARD

LW501 Westfield 113 Brownfield Employment Private Sector Planning consent currently exists at the Westfield opencast site for the provision of Green Class 4 Business waste resource recovery facilities and comprehensive rehabilitation and restoration Business of the site. This includes a materials recycling facility, composting facility, residual Park waste landfill site, engineering operations associated with comprehensive land restoration and stabilisation of water bodies, land for a sustainable business park, engineering operations to upgrade rail and service road facilities and ancillary office and education facilities. A study was recently commissioned to investigate the feasibility of developing an area of the Westfield site as a Green Business Park. The study concluded that the site has potential for the development of such activities, with national and local policy support in the areas key to the overall concept

Planning permission for a Biomass Power Station and associated facilities was approved on 17/09/08 (07/00170/CFULL). Explanation of Column Headings Table 1

Site Ref. Unique Local Plan reference

Location Site name and settlement

Area (Ha) Site area in hectares

Greenfield/ Brownfield Status site

Use Class Identifies the permitted use classes for the site

Lead Agency Whom is taking the lead role in delivering the proposal

Other Comments Any other information – status, funding, development guidelines, etc Employment LandAllocations Mid FifeLocalPlanActionProgramme-VersionM2 1 9 10 Mid Fife Local Plan Action Programme - Version M2 1 Employment Land Allocations Table 2 Housing Land Allocations

Site ref Housing Site Name Settlement Housing Greenfield/ Lead Area 08/13 13/18 18/21 Post Capacity Status Land Market Area Brownfield Agency (Ha) 21 Audit Ref

AUCHTERTOOL

AUT01 KIR143 Camilla Auchtertool Kirkcaldy, Brownfield Private 0.6 4 0 0 0 16 Under Farm Glenrothes & Sector Construction Central Fife (12 units complete)

Auchtertool Totals 0.6 4 0 0 0 16

BALLINGRY, LOCHORE, CROSSHILL & GLENCRAIG

BGY01 COW001 Ballingry Ballingry Dunfermline & Brownfield Fife Council 0.9 0 25 0 0 25 Current LP site Road West Fife

BGY02 COW109 Craigie Ballingry Dunfermline & Brownfield Housing 0.4 10 0 0 0 10 New LP Mid FifeLocalPlanActionProgramme-VersionM2 Street West Fife Association allocation Housing LandAllocations

BGY03 COW063 Flockhouse Lochore Dunfermline & Greenfield Private 1.7 20 20 0 0 40 Outline South West Fife Sector Planning Permission

LHR01 COW090 North of Lochore Dunfermline & Greenfield Private 0.5 28 0 0 0 28 Planning Ivanhoe West Fife Sector Permission Crescent

LHR02 COW091 Rosewell Lochore Dunfermline & Brownfield Housing 1.5 35 0 0 0 35 Planning Drive West Fife Association Permission 2 11 12 Mid FifeLocalPlanActionProgramme-VersionM2 Site ref Housing Site Name Settlement Housing Greenfield/ Lead Area 08/13 13/18 18/21 Post Capacity Status 2 Housing LandAllocations Land Market Area Brownfield Agency (Ha) 21 Audit Ref

CRH01 COW093 Meedies Crosshill Dunfermline & Brownfield Private 0.2 14 0 0 0 14 Planning Neuk West Fife Sector Permission

GLC01 COW065 Glencraig Glencraig Dunfermline & Brownfield Fife Council 1.8 35 0 0 0 35 Current LP site East West Fife

GLC02 COW064 Glencraig Glencraig Dunfermline & Greenfield Fife Council 3.4 10 40 0 0 50 Current LP site West West Fife

Ballingy, Lochore, Crosshill & Glencraig Totals 10.4 152 85 0 0 237

BURNTISLAND

BUR01 KIR162 7-11 Burntisland Kirkcaldy, Brownfield Private 0.04 6 0 0 0 6 Under Cromwell Glenrothes & Sector Construction Road Central Fife

BUR02 KIR164 Island Burntisland Kirkcaldy, Brownfield Private 3.3 6 0 0 0 67 Under Bridge Glenrothes & Sector Construction (Alcan) Central Fife (61 units complete)

BUR02 KIR165 The Inches Burntisland Kirkcaldy, Brownfield Private 4.2 67 17 0 0 95 Under (Alcan) Glenrothes & Sector Construction Central Fife (11 units complete) Site ref Housing Site Name Settlement Housing Greenfield/ Lead Area 08/13 13/18 18/21 Post Capacity Status Land Market Area Brownfield Agency (Ha) 21 Audit Ref

BUR02 KIR166 Waterside Burntisland Kirkcaldy, Brownfield Private 5.3 64 0 0 0 96 Under (Alcan) Glenrothes & Sector Construction Central Fife (32 units complete)

BUR02 - Alcan site - Burntisland Kirkcaldy, Brownfield Private 6.9 50 150 34 0 234 Outline remaining Glenrothes & Sector Planning units Central Fife Permission

Burntisland Totals 19.7 193 167 34 0 498

CARDENDEN, DUNDONALD, AUCHTERDERRAN & BOWHILL

CDD01 KIR168 Bowhill Cardenden Kirkcaldy, Brownfield Private 2 18 9 0 0 27 Planning Colliery Glenrothes & Sector Permission Central Fife Mid FifeLocalPlanActionProgramme-VersionM2 CDD02 KIR082 Dundonald Cardenden Kirkcaldy, Greenfield Private 16.4 0 150 120 180 450 Planning Housing LandAllocations South Glenrothes & Sector Permission Central Fife

CDD03 KIR152 Jamphlars Cardenden Kirkcaldy, Brownfield Private 4 41 0 0 0 98 Under Glenrothes & Sector Construction Central Fife (57 units complete)

CDD04 - Station Cardenden Kirkcaldy, Greenfield Private 3.3 30 50 20 0 100 New LP Road Glenrothes & Sector allocation Central Fife 2 13 14 Mid FifeLocalPlanActionProgramme-VersionM2 Site ref Housing Site Name Settlement Housing Greenfield/ Lead Area 08/13 13/18 18/21 Post Capacity Status 2 Housing LandAllocations Land Market Area Brownfield Agency (Ha) 21 Audit Ref

CDD05 KIR167 Whitehill Cardenden Kirkcaldy, Greenfield Housing 0.9 20 0 0 0 20 Under Avenue Glenrothes & Association Construction Central Fife

CDD06 - Woodend Cardenden Kirkcaldy, Brownfield/ Private 5.5 45 75 25 0 145 New LP Road Glenrothes & Greenfield Sector allocation Central Fife

Cardenden, Dundonald, Auchterderran & Bowhill Totals 32.1 154 284 165 180 813

COALTOWN OF WEMYSS

CLW01 KIR107 Coaltown of Coaltown of Kirkcaldy, Greenfield Private 5.7 50 60 0 0 110 Under Wemyss Wemyss Glenrothes & Sector Construction North Central Fife

Coaltown of Wemyss Totals 5.7 50 60 0 0 110

COWDENBEATH, HILL OF BEATH & LUMPHINNANS

COW01 COW096 Beath Glebe Cowdenbeath Dunfermline & Greenfield Private 1.3 0 33 0 0 33 New LP West Fife Sector allocation

COW02 COW005 King Street 2 Cowdenbeath Dunfermline & Brownfield Private 3.4 25 0 0 0 25 Under West Fife Sector Construction

COW03 COW006 Leuchatsbeath Cowdenbeath Dunfermline & Greenfield Private 17.8 0 50 75 127 252 Planning West Fife Sector Permission

COW03 COW107 Leuchatsbeath Cowdenbeath Dunfermline & Greenfield Private 1.7 0 37 0 0 37 Planning 2 West Fife Sector Permission Site ref Housing Site Name Settlement Housing Greenfield/ Lead Area 08/13 13/18 18/21 Post Capacity Status Land Market Area Brownfield Agency (Ha) 21 Audit Ref

COW03 COW108 Leuchatsbeath Cowdenbeath Dunfermline & Greenfield Private 5.1 54 63 0 0 117 Planning 3 West Fife Sector Permission

HOBxx - North of Hill Hill of Beath Dunfermline & Brownfield Private 4.6 0 95 20 0 115 New LP of Beath West Fife Sector allocation

LPH01 COW066 Sycamore Lumphinnans Dunfermline & Brownfield Fife Council 3 0 50 0 0 50 Current LP site Crescent West Fife

Cowdenbeath, Hill of Beath & Lumphinnans Totals 36.9 79 328 95 127 629

CROSSGATES

CRO01 COW011 Manse Road Crossgates Dunfermline & Brownfield Private 0.4 9 0 0 0 9 Planning West Fife Sector Permission

CRO02 COW074 North Crossgates Dunfermline & Greenfield Private 11.7 89 32 0 0 174 Under

Knowe, West Fife Sector Construction Mid FifeLocalPlanActionProgramme-VersionM2 Inverkeithing (53 units Road complete) Housing LandAllocations

Crossgates Totals 12.1 98 32 0 0 183

EAST WEMYSS

EWS01 LEV072 Seaforth East Wemyss Kirkcaldy, Brownfield Private 1.2 35 9 0 0 50 Under Works Glenrothes & Sector Construction Central Fife (6 units complete) 2 15 16 Mid FifeLocalPlanActionProgramme-VersionM2 Site ref Housing Site Name Settlement Housing Greenfield/ Lead Area 08/13 13/18 18/21 Post Capacity Status 2 Housing LandAllocations Land Market Area Brownfield Agency (Ha) 21 Audit Ref

EWS02 LEV083 West End East Wemyss Kirkcaldy, Greenfield Private 1.4 30 0 0 0 30 Planning North Glenrothes & Sector Permission Central Fife

East Wemyss Totals 2.6 65 9 0 0 80

GLENROTHES

GLE05 GLE087 Balbirnie Glenrothes Kirkcaldy, Brownfield Private 9.1 91 55 0 0 146 Under Burns 2,3 & Glenrothes & Sector Construction 4 Central Fife

GLE06 GLE067 Balgeddie Glenrothes Kirkcaldy, Greenfield Private 9.2 45 4 0 0 72 Under Riding Glenrothes & Sector Construction School Central Fife (23 units complete)

GLE07 GLE091 Former Glenrothes Kirkcaldy, Brownfield Private 1.7 49 0 0 0 49 Under Brand Rex Glenrothes & Sector Construction site Central Fife

GLE08 GLE098 Former Gulf Glenrothes Kirkcaldy, Brownfield Private 0.3 21 0 0 0 21 Planning Oil Garage Glenrothes & Sector Permission Site, Central Fife Glenwood Centre

GLE09 GLE092 Keith Drive/ Glenrothes Kirkcaldy, Brownfield Housing 1.3 36 0 0 0 36 Planning Forres Drive Glenrothes & Association Permission Central Fife Site ref Housing Site Name Settlement Housing Greenfield/ Lead Area 08/13 13/18 18/21 Post Capacity Status Land Market Area Brownfield Agency (Ha) 21 Audit Ref

GLE10 GLE090 Lochtybridge Glenrothes Kirkcaldy, Greenfield Private 9.1 65 20 0 0 120 Under Glenrothes & Sector Construction Central Fife (35 units complete)

GLE11 GLE088 Poplar Road Glenrothes Kirkcaldy, Brownfield Private 2.2 12 0 0 0 74 Under Glenrothes & Sector Construction Central Fife (62 units complete)

GLE12 GLE080 Roots Glenrothes Kirkcaldy, Brownfield Private 3 10 0 0 0 65 Under Garden Glenrothes & Sector Construction Centre Central Fife (55 units complete)

GLE13 - Whitehill Glenrothes Kirkcaldy, Brownfield Private 10 35 185 80 0 300 New LP Industrial Glenrothes & Sector allocation

Estate Central Fife Mid FifeLocalPlanActionProgramme-VersionM2 Housing LandAllocations Glenrothes Totals 45.9 364 264 80 0 883 2 17 18 Mid FifeLocalPlanActionProgramme-VersionM2 Site ref Housing Site Name Settlement Housing Greenfield/ Lead Area 08/13 13/18 18/21 Post Capacity Status 2 Housing LandAllocations Land Market Area Brownfield Agency (Ha) 21 Audit Ref

LESLIE

LES01 - Leslie House Leslie Kirkcaldy, Brownfield/ Private 10 10 19 0 0 29 Planning Glenrothes & Greenfield Sector Permission Central Fife

Leslie Totals 10 10 19 0 0 29

MARKINCH

MAR01 GLE069 Brunton Markinch Kirkcaldy, Greenfield Private 2.4 15 0 0 0 15 Current LP site Road Glenrothes & Sector Central Fife

Markinch Totals 2.4 15 0 0 0 15

KELTY

KEL01 COW017 Bath Street Kelty Dunfermline & Greenfield Private 6.9 50 80 0 0 130 Planning Extension 1 West Fife Sector Permission

KEL02 COW17 Bath Street Kelty Dunfermline & Greenfield Private 0.4 18 0 0 0 18 Planning Extension 2 West Fife Sector Permission

KEL03 - Elmwood Kelty Dunfermline & Greenfield Fife Council 1.2 15 15 0 0 30 LP allocation Terrace West Fife

KEL04 COW081 Great North Kelty Dunfermline & Greenfield Private 5.7 39 0 0 0 100 Under Road 2 West Fife Sector Construction (61 units complete) Site ref Housing Site Name Settlement Housing Greenfield/ Lead Area 08/13 13/18 18/21 Post Capacity Status Land Market Area Brownfield Agency (Ha) 21 Audit Ref

KEL04 COW085 Great North Kelty Dunfermline & Greenfield Private 2.4 4 0 0 0 57 Under Road 3 West Fife Sector Construction (53 units complete)

Kelty Totals 16.6 126 95 0 0 335

KINGHORN

KNH01 KIR077 Lochside Kinghorn Kirkcaldy, Greenfield Private 5.8 0 110 0 0 110 Planning Glenrothes & Sector Permission Central Fife

Kinghorn Totals 5.8 0 110 0 0 110

KINGLASSIE Mid FifeLocalPlanActionProgramme-VersionM2 KLS01 KIR017 East End Kinglassie Kirkcaldy, Greenfield Private 6.1 139 0 0 0 150 Under Glenrothes & Sector Construction Housing LandAllocations Central Fife (11 units complete)

KLS01 KIR201 West End Kinglassie Kirkcaldy, Greenfield Private 2.7 68 0 0 0 75 Under Meadow Glenrothes & Sector Construction Central Fife (7 units complete)

Kinglassie Totals 8.8 207 0 0 0 225 2 19 20 Mid FifeLocalPlanActionProgramme-VersionM2 Site ref Housing Site Name Settlement Housing Greenfield/ Lead Area 08/13 13/18 18/21 Post Capacity Status 2 Housing LandAllocations Land Market Area Brownfield Agency (Ha) 21 Audit Ref

KIRKCALDY

KDY06 KIR151 8 Anderson Kirkcaldy Kirkcaldy, Brownfield Private 0.1 9 0 0 0 9 Planning Street Glenrothes & Sector Permission Central Fife

KDY07 KIR134 18 Pottery Kirkcaldy Kirkcaldy, Brownfield Private 0.2 6 0 0 0 6 Planning Street Glenrothes & Sector Permission Central Fife

KDY09 KIR135 45 Pottery Kirkcaldy Kirkcaldy, Brownfield Private 0.2 5 0 0 0 5 Planning Street Glenrothes & Sector Permission Central Fife

KDY10 KIR113 92 Nicol Kirkcaldy Kirkcaldy, Brownfield Private 0.5 14 0 0 0 14 Planning Street Glenrothes & Sector Permission Central Fife

KDY11 KIR148 199 Nicol Kirkcaldy Kirkcaldy, Brownfield Private 0.1 6 0 0 0 6 Planning Street Glenrothes & Sector Permission Central Fife

KDY12 KIR161 257-261 Kirkcaldy Kirkcaldy, Brownfield Private 0.2 26 0 0 0 26 Planning High Street Glenrothes & Sector Permission Central Fife

KDY13 KIR154 Bellfield Kirkcaldy Kirkcaldy, Brownfield Private 2.7 80 0 0 0 80 Under Crescent Glenrothes & Sector/ Construction Central Fife Housing Association Site ref Housing Site Name Settlement Housing Greenfield/ Lead Area 08/13 13/18 18/21 Post Capacity Status Land Market Area Brownfield Agency (Ha) 21 Audit Ref

KDY14 KIR072 Capshard Kirkcaldy Kirkcaldy, Greenfield Private 11.7 54 75 60 0 189 Planning North Glenrothes & Sector Permission Central Fife

KDY15 KIR128 Chapel 4a Kirkcaldy Kirkcaldy, Greenfield Private 8.9 240 16 0 0 293 Under Glenrothes & Sector Construction Central Fife (37 units complete)

KDY15 KIR145 Chapel 4b Kirkcaldy Kirkcaldy, Greenfield Private 2.5 21 0 0 0 57 Under Glenrothes & Sector Construction Central Fife (36 units complete)

KDY15 KIR202 Chapel 4c Kirkcaldy Kirkcaldy, Greenfield Private 2.1 7 0 0 0 56 Under Glenrothes & Sector Construction Central Fife (49 units

complete) Mid FifeLocalPlanActionProgramme-VersionM2

KDY16 - Chapel Kirkcaldy Kirkcaldy, Greenfield Private 12.9 0 200 150 30 380 Planning Housing LandAllocations Extension Glenrothes & Sector Permission JSBP Central Fife

KDY18 KIR139 Dunnikier Kirkcaldy Kirkcaldy, Brownfield Private 4 59 100 40 0 199 Under Maltings Glenrothes & Sector Construction Central Fife

KDY19 KIR153 Ferrard Kirkcaldy Kirkcaldy, Brownfield Private 1.9 49 70 0 0 119 Planning Road Glenrothes & Sector Permission Central Fife 2 21 22 Mid FifeLocalPlanActionProgramme-VersionM2 Site ref Housing Site Name Settlement Housing Greenfield/ Lead Area 08/13 13/18 18/21 Post Capacity Status 2 Housing LandAllocations Land Market Area Brownfield Agency (Ha) 21 Audit Ref

KDY20 KIR157 Former Kirkcaldy Kirkcaldy, Greenfield Private 3.4 53 0 0 0 72 Under Chapel Glenrothes & Sector Construction School site Central Fife (19 units complete)

KDY21 KIR094 Fourways, Kirkcaldy Kirkcaldy, Brownfield Private 0.2 12 12 0 0 24 Planning Bridge Glenrothes & Sector Permission Street Central Fife

KDY22 KIR159 Hendry Kirkcaldy Kirkcaldy, Brownfield Private 0.2 10 0 0 0 10 Planning Road Glenrothes & Sector Permission Central Fife

KDY23 KIR171 Katherine Kirkcaldy Kirkcaldy, Brownfield Private 0.2 0 5 0 0 5 New LP Street Glenrothes & Sector allocation Central Fife

KDY25 KIR158 Land north Kirkcaldy Kirkcaldy, Greenfield Housing 0.5 16 0 0 0 16 Planning of 70-92 Glenrothes & Association Permission Cheviot Central Fife Road

KDY27 KIR033 Seafield Kirkcaldy Kirkcaldy, Brownfield Private 10.5 10 0 0 0 158 Under Phase 3 Glenrothes & Sector Construction Central Fife (148 units complete)

KDY28 KIR133 Training Kirkcaldy Kirkcaldy, Brownfield Private 0.3 7 21 0 0 28 Planning School, Oriel Glenrothes & Sector Permission Road Central Fife Site ref Housing Site Name Settlement Housing Greenfield/ Lead Area 08/13 13/18 18/21 Post Capacity Status Land Market Area Brownfield Agency (Ha) 21 Audit Ref

KDY29 KIR037 Viewforth Kirkcaldy Kirkcaldy, Brownfield Private 0.6 25 0 0 0 25 Current LP site Terrace Glenrothes & Sector Central Fife

KDY30 KIR160 Wright Place Kirkcaldy Kirkcaldy, Greenfield Housing 1.2 35 0 0 0 35 Planning Glenrothes & Association Permission Central Fife

KDYxx KIR110 157/161 St Kirkcaldy Kirkcaldy, Greenfield Private 0.04 8 0 0 0 8 Planning Clair Street Glenrothes & Sector Permission Central Fife

Kirkcaldy Totals 65.1 744 499 250 30 1812

LEVEN, BUCKHAVEN, METHIL & METHILHILL

LEV02 LEV076 Leven Vale Leven Kirkcaldy, Brownfield Private 3.1 25 50 0 0 75 Planning South Glenrothes & Sector Permission Mid FifeLocalPlanActionProgramme-VersionM2 Central Fife Housing LandAllocations LEV03 LEV077 Leven Vale Leven Kirkcaldy, Greenfield Private 11 100 89 0 0 200 Under West Glenrothes & Sector Construction Central Fife (11 units complete)

LEV04 LEV104 North Leven Kirkcaldy, Brownfield Private 0.3 8 0 0 0 8 New LP Street/ Glenrothes & Sector allocation Brewery Central Fife Wynd 2 23 24 Mid FifeLocalPlanActionProgramme-VersionM2 Site ref Housing Site Name Settlement Housing Greenfield/ Lead Area 08/13 13/18 18/21 Post Capacity Status 2 Housing LandAllocations Land Market Area Brownfield Agency (Ha) 21 Audit Ref

BKN02 LEV100 Denbeath Buckhaven Kirkcaldy, Brownfield Private 0.2 0 12 0 0 12 Planning Parish Glenrothes & Sector Permission Church Central Fife

BKN03 LEV099 Shore Buckhaven Kirkcaldy, Brownfield Housing 0.2 8 0 0 0 8 Planning Street/East Glenrothes & Association Permission High Street Central Fife

BKN04 LEV098 Land north Buckhaven Kirkcaldy, Brownfield Housing 0.3 11 0 0 0 11 Planning of 39 east Glenrothes & Association Permission High Street Central Fife

MET04 LEV097 Land south Methil Kirkcaldy, Brownfield Housing 0.4 12 0 0 0 12 Planning of Durie Glenrothes & Association Permission Street Central Fife

MET05 LEV090 Methilhill Methilhill Kirkcaldy, Brownfield Private 0.4 9 0 0 0 9 Planning House Glenrothes & Sector Permission Central Fife

MET06 - Sea Road/ Methihill Kirkcaldy, Greenfield Private 1 24 0 0 0 24 New LP Chemiss Glenrothes & Sector allocation Road Central Fife

Leven, Buckhaven, Methil & Methilhill Totals 16.9 197 151 0 0 359 Site ref Housing Site Name Settlement Housing Greenfield/ Lead Area 08/13 13/18 18/21 Post Capacity Status Land Market Area Brownfield Agency (Ha) 21 Audit Ref

KENNOWAY & WINDYGATES

KEN01 LEV045 Langside Kennoway Kirkcaldy, Brownfield Private 0.3 5 0 0 0 5 Planning Crescent Glenrothes & Sector Permission Central Fife

KEN02 LEV080 Hallsfileds Kennoway Kirkcaldy, Greenfield Private 3.5 41 14 0 0 66 Under Farm 5A Glenrothes & Sector Construction Central Fife (15 units complete)

KEN04 LEV078 Old Station Kennoway Kirkcaldy, Brownfield Private 1.2 0 30 0 0 30 New LP Road Glenrothes & Sector allocation Central Fife

WDY01 LEV081 Balcurvie Windygates Kirkcaldy, Greenfield Private 2.9 15 0 0 0 55 Under Meadow Glenrothes & Sector Construction Central Fife (40 units Mid FifeLocalPlanActionProgramme-VersionM2 complete) Housing LandAllocations WDY02 LEV033 Johnstone Windygates Kirkcaldy, Greenfield Housing 0.7 24 0 0 0 24 New LP Terrace Glenrothes & Association allocation Central Fife

Kennoway & Windygates Totals 8.6 85 44 0 0 180

BONNYBANK

BON01 LEV103 Sunningdale Bonnybank Kirkcaldy, Greenfield Private 0.4 0 7 0 0 7 Planning Law View Glenrothes & Sector Permission Gardens Central Fife 2 25 26 Mid FifeLocalPlanActionProgramme-VersionM2 Site ref Housing Site Name Settlement Housing Greenfield/ Lead Area 08/13 13/18 18/21 Post Capacity Status 2 Housing LandAllocations Land Market Area Brownfield Agency (Ha) 21 Audit Ref

Bonnybank Totals 0.4 0 7 0 0 7

LOCHGELLY

LGY01 COW087 Cook Square Lochgelly Dunfermline & Brownfield Fife Council 0.3 14 0 0 0 14 Planning West Fife Permission

LGY02 COW056 Hugh Place Lochgelly Dunfermline & Brownfield Fife Council 1.2 25 0 0 0 25 Current LP site West Fife

LGY03 COW084 New Farm Lochgelly Dunfermline & Greenfield Private 7.7 76 0 0 0 120 Under Fields West Fife Sector Construction (44 units complete)

LGY04 COW055 The Avenue Lochgelly Dunfermline & Greenfield Private 6.6 0 100 0 0 100 Planning West Fife Sector Permission

LGY05 COW054 West Lochgelly Dunfermline & Brownfield Private 3.7 0 60 0 0 60 Current LP site Cartmore West Fife Sector

LGYxx COW113 South Street Lochgelly Dunfermline & Brownfield Housing 0.5 0 25 0 0 25 Planning West Fife Association Permission

Lochgelly Totals 20.0 115 185 0 0 344

MILTON OF BALGONIE

MOB01 GLE043 2-12 Main Milton of Kirkcaldy, Greenfield Housing 0.5 13 0 0 0 13 Planning Street Balgonie Glenrothes & Association Permission Central Fife Site ref Housing Site Name Settlement Housing Greenfield/ Lead Area 08/13 13/18 18/21 Post Capacity Status Land Market Area Brownfield Agency (Ha) 21 Audit Ref

Milton of Balgonie Totals 0.5 13 0 0 0 13

THORNTON

THO02 GLE070 Auction Thornton Kirkcaldy, Brownfield Private 1.6 15 4 0 0 26 Under Mart Glenrothes & Sector Construction Central Fife (7 units complete)

THO03 GLE107 Burnbank Thornton Kirkcaldy, Brownfield Private 0.3 6 0 0 0 6 Planning Terrace Glenrothes & Sector Permission Central Fife

THO04 - Land at Thornton Kirkcaldy, Brownfield Private 0.1 6 0 0 0 6 New LP Thornton Glenrothes & Sector allocation Central Fife

THO05 GLE096 Rear of Thornton Kirkcaldy, Brownfield Housing 1.2 30 0 0 0 30 Planning Mid FifeLocalPlanActionProgramme-VersionM2 Hawthorn Glenrothes & Association Permission Housing LandAllocations Street Central Fife

Thornton Totals 3.2 57 4 0 0 68 2 27 28 Mid FifeLocalPlanActionProgramme-VersionM2 Whole Plan Area – Housing Summary Table Area (HA) 08-13 13-18 18-21 Post 21 Totals 2 Housing LandAllocations

Auctertool 0.6 4 0 0 0 4

Ballingry, Lochore, Crosshill & Glencraig 10.4 152 85 0 0 237

Burntisland 19.7 193 167 34 0 394

Cardenden, Dundonald, Auchterderran & Bowhill, 32.1 154 284 165 180 783

Coaltown of Wemyss 5.7 50 60 0 0 110

Cowdenbeath, Hill of Beath & Lumphinnans 36.9 79 328 95 127 629

Crossgates 12.1 98 32 0 0 130

East Wemyss 2.6 65 9 0 0 74

Glenrothes 45.9 364 264 80 0 708

Leslie 10 10 19 0 0 29

Markinch 2.4 15 0 0 0 15

Kelty 16.6 126 95 0 0 221 Whole Plan Area – Housing Summary Table Area (HA) 08-13 13-18 18-21 Post 21 Totals

Kinghorn 5.8 0 110 0 0 110

Kinglassie 8.8 207 0 0 0 207

Kirkcaldy 65.1 744 499 250 30 1523

Leven, Buckhaven, Methil & Methilhill 16.9 197 151 0 0 348

Kennoway & Windygates 8.6 85 44 0 0 129

Bonnybank 0.4 0 7 0 0 7

Lochgelly 20.0 115 185 0 0 300 Mid FifeLocalPlanActionProgramme-VersionM2

Milton of Balgonie 0.5 13 0 0 0 13 Housing LandAllocations

Thornton 3.2 57 4 0 0 61

Whole Plan Area 324.3 2,728 2,343 624 337 6,032

Note:

This excludes the capacity of the Strategic Land Allocations which can be found in Table 3. 2 29 30 Mid FifeLocalPlanActionProgramme-VersionM2 Explanation of Column Headings to Table 2 2 Housing LandAllocations

Site Ref Unique Local Plan reference

Housing Land Audit Ref Unique reference of each site contained in the Housing Land Audit

Site Name Site name unique to settlement

Settlement Settlement site is located in

Housing Market Area Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes & Central Fife or Dunfermline & West Fife

Greenfield/ Brownfield Status of site

Lead Agency Lead agency of site

Area (Ha) Site Area in hectares

08/13 The number of housing units expected to be completed during 2008/13

13/18 The number of housing units expected to be completed during 2013/18

18/21 The number of housing units expected to be completed during 2018/21 (to show 10 year supply from year of adoption of the Local Plan in line with SPP3)

Post 21 The number of housing units expected to be complete post 2021 i.e. beyond 10 years from adoption of Local Plan

Capacity The total number of housing units expected to be completed over the period 2008-26

Status Planning status of site Table 3 Strategic Land Allocations

Proposal Location Proposal Area 06/11 11/16 16/21 21/26 Capacity Lead Status/ Timescale ref (Ha) Agency

BURNTISLAND

BUR04 Burntisland This site is identified as a Local Plan allocation. 18.2 0 100 250 0 350 Private 2011-2021 Dock East Sector The east dock area is suitable for a mixed use development. The Burntisland Strategic Land Allocation will be included within the area of mixed use. A masterplan will be developed to guide development in this area. Fife Council will further discuss with Forth Ports, who own this land, how this area can be developed. This will explore the range and location of suitable uses that will be included in the masterplan. These could include:

Residential use (Burntisland has a Strategic Land Allocation of 350 houses Mid FifeLocalPlanActionProgramme-VersionM2

in the period 2006-2021); Strategic LandAllocations Commercial or limited retail uses (any proposal must take account of the latest Fife Retail Capacity Study available); Leisure uses, including marina development; Class 4 business use; Ferry terminal; and Park and Ride facilities.

Bus penetration (allowing buses to travel through the site) to the dock area will be sought as part of any mixed use development of the

area. 3 31 32 Mid FifeLocalPlanActionProgramme-VersionM2 Proposal Location Proposal Area 06/11 11/16 16/21 21/26 Capacity Lead Status/ Timescale 3 Strategic LandAllocations ref (Ha) Agency

The historic dock area is to be preserved and a Flood Risk Assessment must be undertaken prior to development on this site.

Development proposals must take account of the adjacent Firth of Forth, SSSI, SPA and Ramsar designations.

Forth Ports have intimated that they may wish to promote this site for port and/or employment related uses. While the Strategic Land Allocation is the preferred use for this site, Fife Council will consider alternative proposals within the Local Plan period where these support the development of Scotland's renewable energy sector. If any alternative proposals are supported, the Burntisland Strategic Land Allocation will be reviewed as part of the next Local Plan review (the Local Development Plan).

Burntisland Totals 18.2 0 100 250 0 350

GLENROTHES EAST/MARKINCH

GLE33 Land to the 200 units 10 20 180 0 0 200 Private 2008-2016 south of Sector Cadham Road Proposal Location Proposal Area 06/11 11/16 16/21 21/26 Capacity Lead Status/ Timescale ref (Ha) Agency

GLE34 Westwood Park This site is identified as a Local Plan allocation. 40.4 0 150 100 0 250 Private 2011-2021 Sector This site forms part of the Glenrothes East/Markinch SLA and includes housing, a class 4 business park and compatible uses. A higher density development to be provided on this site to reflect adjacent primary school proposal. A masterplan is required to be produced for whole the site. Housing development will cross subsidise funding of the business park.

A development contribution towards school provision is required for this site.

CLB01 Land to the 23 units 0.9 0 0 23 0 23 Private 2016-2021 north of Pytree Sector Road Mid FifeLocalPlanActionProgramme-VersionM2 CLB02 Coaltown of 88 units 3.6 0 40 48 0 88 Private 2011-2021

Balgonie East Sector Strategic LandAllocations

CLB03 North of Main 50 units 2 0 0 50 0 50 Private 2016-2021 Street Sector

MAR02 Sweetbank Park 38 units 1.5 0 0 38 0 38 Private 2016-2021 Terrace Sector

MAR03 Former Sappi 46 units 4.2 18 28 0 0 46 Private 2008-2011 Mill Sector

MARxx South of 350 units 24.1 0 0 150 200 350 Private 2016-2026

Markinch 3 33 34 Mid FifeLocalPlanActionProgramme-VersionM2 Proposal Location Proposal Area 06/11 11/16 16/21 21/26 Capacity Lead Status/ Timescale 3 Strategic LandAllocations ref (Ha) Agency

Sector

Glenrothes East/Markinch Totals 86.7 38 398 409 200 1045

KELTY/LOCHORE/BALLINGRY

BGY04 Land to the east 105 units 4.2 0 60 45 0 105 Private 2011-2021 of Ballingry Sector

LHR03 Capeldrae Farm 100 units 5.2 0 0 100 0 100 Private 2016-2021 Sector

KEL06 Netherton Farm 236 units 10.3 50 100 86 0 236 Private 2008-2021 Sector

Kelty/Lochore/Ballingry Totals 19.7 50 160 231 0 441

KIRKCALDY

KDY37 Kirkcaldy East 2,850 houses phased over the period to 2026; 173.8 0 940 1090 820 2,850 Private 2011-2026 40ha of business development; Community Sector facilities (details to be agreed, as outlined below); 1 or 2 primary schools; A new secondary school; A rail halt and public transport interchange; Major improvements to the regional transport infrastructure; and Commercial/leisure Development.

KDY38 Kirkcaldy South Mixed house types and tenure including a 101.9 0 300 450 250 1,000 Private 2011-2026 West minimum 15% affordable units (on site Sector provision), self build provision and energy Proposal Location Proposal Area 06/11 11/16 16/21 21/26 Capacity Lead Status/ Timescale ref (Ha) Agency

efficient housing accommodating up to 1,000 homes over 20 years; Mixed use neighbourhood centre; Small scale office/business uses; Local retail facilities; Leisure/commercial facilities, including hotel, family pub/restaurant; On site provision of a community primary school with associated recreation and play facilities; Contributions to secondary school, including improvements to existing facilities; Community uses to include: nursing home; church/religious facility; recycling centre, biomass facility, primary health care facility, crèche facilities; Park and play area provision; Structural landscaping; New and enhanced footpath/cycle links to town centre, coastal path network and surrounding parks/leisure facilities; Contributions to town centre regeneration projects; New recycling point provision at a Mid FifeLocalPlanActionProgramme-VersionM2 ratio of 1 per 500 houses; and Contributions to,

and provision of transport infrastructure and Strategic LandAllocations road/junction improvements.

Kirkcaldy Totals 275.7 0 1240 1,540 1,070 3,850

LEVENMOUTH

MET07 Sea Road, 1,650 houses phased over period to 2026; 15ha 107 0 650 550 450 1,650 Private 2011-2026 Muiredge, of business land; A new road link (at developer Sector Percivel Road, expense) between the A915 and the Fife Energy Cameron Park; Community Facilities; Retail provision; and a primary school.

Levenmouth Totals 107 0 650 550 450 1,650 3 35 36 Mid FifeLocalPlanActionProgramme-VersionM2 Proposal Location Proposal Area 06/11 11/16 16/21 21/26 Capacity Lead Status/ Timescale 3 Strategic LandAllocations ref (Ha) Agency

LOCHGELLY

LGY08 Lochgelly 1,750 houses phased over period to 2026; 25ha 101.8 100 450 600 600 1,750 Private 2008-2026 of business land; Community Facilities and Sector Regeneration; A primary school and contribution to Lochgelly High School; Town centre improvements; Improvements to facilities and parking at Lochgelly Rail Station; New recycling point provision at a ratio of 1 per 500 houses.

Lochgelly Totals 101.8 100 450 600 600 1,750

Whole Plan Area 604.1 188 2,998 3,580 2320 9,086 Explanation of Column Headings to Table 3:

Proposal Ref. Unique Local Plan reference.

Location Site name and settlement

Proposal Details of the proposal

Area (Ha) Site area in hectares

06/11 The number of housing units expected to be completed during 2006/11

11/16 The number of housing units expected to be completed during 2011/16

16/21 The number of housing units expected to be completed during 2016/21 Mid FifeLocalPlanActionProgramme-VersionM2 21/26 The number of housing units expected to be completed during 2021/26 Strategic LandAllocations

Capacity The total number of housing units expected to be completed over the period 2008/26

Lead Agency Whom is taking the lead role in delivering the proposal

Status/ Timescale Defines the status/timescale of the proposal 3 37 38 Mid Fife Local Plan Action Programme - Version M2 3 Strategic Land Allocations Table 4 Areas of Mixed Use Allocations

Site ref Location Proposal Area Lead Other Comments (Ha) Agency

BURNTISLAND

BUR04 Burntisland Area of 18.2 Private This site is identified as a Local Plan allocation. Dock East Mixed Use Sector The east dock area is suitable for a mixed use development. The Burntisland Strategic Land Allocation will be included within the area of mixed use. A masterplan will be developed to guide development in this area. Fife Council will further discuss with Forth Ports, who own this land, how this area can be developed. This will explore the range and location of suitable uses that will be included in the masterplan. These could include:

Residential use (Burntisland has a Strategic Land Allocation (SLA) of 350 houses in the period 2006-2021); Commercial or limited retail uses (any proposal must take account of the latest Fife Retail Capacity Study available); Leisure uses, including marina development; Class 4 business use; Ferry terminal; and Park and Ride facilities. Areas ofMixedUseAllocations Mid FifeLocalPlanActionProgramme-VersionM2

Bus penetration (allowing buses to travel through the site) to the dock area will be sought as part of any mixed use development of the area.

The historic dock area is to be preserved and a Flood Risk Assessment must be undertaken prior to development on this site.

Development proposals must take account of the adjacent Firth of Forth, SSSI, SPA and Ramsar designations.

BUR05 North of Area of 0.9 Fife Council This site is identified as a Local Plan allocation. Lammerlaws Mixed Use The preferred uses within this area are:

Business use - specifically office (class 4) development aimed at small enterprises with a significant proportion new start businesses; and Leisure, recreational, and community facilities.

COWDENBEATH, HILL OF BEATH & LUMPHINNANS

COW06 Woodend Area of 6.3 Private This site is identified as a Local Plan allocation and a potential redevelopment opportunity. To cross-subsidise the Extension Mixed Use Sector development of the industrial facilities in COW06, it is recognised that housing development on part of the site may be required.

A developer contribution will be required as part of any planning permission for housing on the site to provide for servicing of the retained employment land and/or refurbishment of the business premises. The details of how and when this will be implemented shall be confirmed through future planning permission(s) and associated legal agreement(s) to include the following:

A minimum of 30% of the site retained for employment purposes; The retained employment land will be restricted to uses consistent with classes 4, 5 & 6 of the Town & Country Planning (Use Classes)(Scotland) Order 1997; Piecemeal development will not be supported; Provide appropriate separation between the employment and adjoining uses. Any associated land-take should be outwith the employment area; The development of the site shall be phased in such a way as to release the employment land/premises proportionately and in advance of the completion of the housing within any phase; Confirmation of how the employment land/premises will be marketed; Agreement from the landowner/developer that the employment land/premises shall not be unreasonably withheld for release to the market; and The District Valuer will arbitrate in case of disagreement.

No housing development shall be accessed through the employment site. Site ref Location Proposal Area Lead Other Comments (Ha) Agency

COW08 Thistle Area of 10.6 Private This site is identified as a Local Plan allocation and a potential redevelopment opportunity. To cross-subsidise the Industrial Mixed Use Sector refurbishment of the existing industrial facilities in COW08, or the redevelopment of the same for such uses, it is Estate recognised that housing development on part of the site may be required.

Confirmation of how the employment land/premises will be marketed; Mid FifeLocalPlanActionProgramme-VersionM2 Agreement from the landowner/developer that the employment land/premises shall not be unreasonably withheld for release to the market; and The District Valuer will arbitrate in case of disagreement.

A Flood Risk Assessment must be undertaken prior to development on this site

COW09 Woodend Area of 3 Private This site is identified as a Local Plan allocation and a potential redevelopment opportunity. To cross-subsidise the Business Mixed Use Sector refurbishment of the existing industrial facilities in COW09, or the redevelopment of the same for such uses, it is Centre recognised that housing development on part of the site may be required.

agreement(s) to include the following: 4 41 42 Mid FifeLocalPlanActionProgramme-VersionM2 Site ref Location Proposal Area Lead Other Comments 4 Areas ofMixedUseAllocations (Ha) Agency

COW13 Central Park Area of 10.3 Private Development Requirements: The re-use/redevelopment of Central Park will be a key issue for the settlement. Mixed Use Sector Cowdenbeath Football Club is a valued community partner and community facility. To meet the standards of a competitive modern football club, the club wants to invest in its future, providing facilities for learning, training, hospitality and parking.

To do this the club needs to realise the development value of its existing land asset in the town centre. Vehicular access to Central Park is constrained by the railway, however, the football ground and the surrounding public open space bounded by King Street and Chapel Street is considered suitable for redevelopment. Green links must be maintained through the site linking the open space to the west with the High Street. Owing to the access constraints of the road network which feeds the High Street, a mix of predominantly residential use with ancillary retail and/or commercial use is preferred. Any retail element in the mix of uses should be designed to support the retail function of the High Street. A new home for the football club and stock cars will have to be developed before redevelopment of Central Park can commence.

A Development Framework covering the entire allocation requires to be prepared by the developer in order to demonstrate how development of this site will be achieved. This framework must be approved by Fife Council. Site ref Location Proposal Area Lead Other Comments (Ha) Agency

GLENROTHES

GLE34 Westwood Area of 40.4 Private This site is identified as a Local Plan allocation. Park Mixed Use Sector This site forms part of the Glenrothes East/Markinch SLA and includes housing, a class 4 business park and compatible uses. A higher density development to be provided on this site to reflect adjacent primary school proposal. A masterplan is required to be produced for whole the site. Housing development will cross subsidise funding of the business park.

A development contribution towards school provision is required for this site.

KIRKCALDY

KDY39 Invertiel Area of 6.9 Private This site is identified as a Local Plan allocation. Mixed Use Sector Fife Council will work with landowners, other public agencies, the private sector and the community to promote

the co-ordinated redevelopment of Inverteil. Areas ofMixedUseAllocations Mid FifeLocalPlanActionProgramme-VersionM2 This area represents an opportunity to utilise brownfield and other development sites to create a mixed use scheme that will regenerate Invertiel. The Invertiel area forms a key gateway into Kirkcaldy and occupies a prominent location at the southern end of the Esplanade. This site will also serve as an important entrance to Fife from Edinburgh through the introduction of a hovercraft service. Given this prominence, any proposed development must be of high quality and demonstrate compliance with key place making principles. A Strategic Development Framework will be produced by Fife Council to provide appropriate guidance for development within this area. Preferred uses within this area:

Hovercraft terminal and associated commuter parking; Residential use; Small scale convenience retail, (any proposal must take account of the latest Fife Retail Capacity Study available); Class 4 office accommodation; and Leisure, tourism and visitor facilities including potential hotel. 4 43 44 Mid FifeLocalPlanActionProgramme-VersionM2 Site ref Location Proposal Area Lead Other Comments 4 Areas ofMixedUseAllocations (Ha) Agency

As well as the land uses identified above, any development proposals will be expected to include the following:

Environmental improvements to the Inverteil Burn corridor; and Enhancements to the Fife Coastal Path.

In addition,the car park to the south of this site has the potential to provide visitor facilities serving Seafield Beach and provide a gateway function to the Fife Coastal Path. Any redevelopment of the wider area must not prejudice this aspiration.

The hatched areas are extensions to the existing designated AMU.

A Flood Risk Assessment must be undertaken prior to development on this site.

Development proposals must take account of the adjacent Firth of Forth, SSSI, SPA and Ramsar designations.

KDY40 Mitchelston Area of 20 Private This site is identified as a Local Plan allocation. South Mixed Use Sector The co-location of compatible uses will be supported within this area. The area west of Carberry Road uses will be restricted to car sales and Class 4 uses.

The hatched areas are extensions to the existing designated AMU.

KDY41 Nairn Street Area of 5.1 Fife Council/ This site is identified as a development opportunity. This means this land has the potential to be redeveloped. Mixed Use Further The preferred uses for this site are: Education Providers/Private Civic/justice facility; Sector Education; and General employment

The redevelopment of the listed linoleum works is a priority for this site and must be addressed through any proposal submitted.

No residential development will be supported unless it is proven that no residential amenity issues will be created. Site ref Location Proposal Area Lead Other Comments (Ha) Agency

KDYxx John Smith Area of 2.4 Private This site is identified as a Local Plan allocation. The preferred uses for the site are: Business Park Mixed Use Sector Hotel and conference facilities; and Business Park Class 4.

LEVEN, BUCKHAVEN, METHIL & METHILHILL

LEV07 Kirkland Area of 9.2 Private This site is identified as a Local Plan allocation. This means this land has the potential to be redeveloped. The Sidings Mixed Use Sector preferred uses for this site are:

Railway heritage and ancillary purposes; and General Employment.

Developments which are prejudicial to the proposed access road through the area will not be permitted.

A Flood Risk Assessment must be undertaken prior to development on this site.

MET08 Aberhill Area of 7 Private This site is identified as a Local Plan allocation. Mixed use Sector Areas ofMixedUseAllocations This area presents an opportunity to use brownfield and other development sites to promote new residential and Mid FifeLocalPlanActionProgramme-VersionM2 employment investment in support of broader area regeneration. A Masterplan should be developed for this area to drive and coordinate investment.

The hatched areas are extensions to the existing designated AMU.

LANDWARD

LW502 Bankhead Area of 0.5 Private This site is identified as a Local Plan allocation. Farm Mixed Use Sector Farm diversification/related agricultural uses such as plant nursery, Class 4 business use and other compatible uses will be supported within this Area of Mixed Use. 4 45 46 Mid FifeLocalPlanActionProgramme-VersionM2 Explanations of Column Headings to Table 4 4 Areas ofMixedUseAllocations

Site Ref. Unique Local Plan reference

Location Site Name

Proposed Uses Range of uses envisaged on site

Area (Ha) Site are in hectares

Lead Agency Lead Agency on site

Other Comments Any other relevant information – status, funding, development guidelines, etc Table 5 Brownfield Opportunity Sites

Proposal Location Proposal Area Lead Other Comments ref (Ha) Agency

BALLINGRY, LOCHORE, CROSSHILL & GLENCRAIG

CRH03 Former Brownfield 0.3 Private This site has planning permission. It has limited capacity due to visibility splays. Visibility splays are areas Grounds and Opportunity Sector around a road junction or access that should be free from obstruction so that motorists can see traffic and Maintenance Site pedestrians. Depot & Church, Main Street

BURNTISLAND

BUR06 Grange Brownfield 1.8 Private This site is identified as a development opportunity. This means this land has the potential to be redeveloped. Distillery Opportunity Sector Site Grange Road would need to be upgraded to provide access to this site. The preferred use within this area is residential. Mid FifeLocalPlanActionProgramme-VersionM2 BUR07 Greenmount Brownfield 0.8 Private This site is identified as a development opportunity. This means this land has the potential to be redeveloped. Brownfield OpportunitySites Hotel Opportunity Sector Site The preferred use within this area is residential. Access to this site should be relocated to Greenmount Road North with an improved junction at Greenmount Road North and Kirkcaldy Road.

BUR08 South of Brownfield 0.5 Private This site is identified as a development opportunity. This means this land has the potential to be redeveloped. Lammerlaws Opportunity Sector The preferred uses within this area are: Road Site Leisure; and Community facilities 5 47 48 Mid FifeLocalPlanActionProgramme-VersionM2 Proposal Location Proposal Area Lead Other Comments 5 Brownfield OpportunitySites ref (Ha) Agency

COWDENBEATH, HILL OF BEATH & LUMPHINNANS

COW10 Adjacent Gas Brownfield 0.2 Private This site is identified as a development opportunity. This means this land has the potential to be redeveloped. Works Opportunity Sector The preferred use is residential. Site

COW11 High Street Brownfield 0.5 Fife This site is identified as a development opportunity. This means this land has the potential to be redeveloped. Opportunity Council Site The property on the east side of the High Street between 269 and 293 High Street and the adjoining land to the rear, is considered suitable for mixed-use redevelopment. A mix of retail and residential uses is desirable and office/service uses may also be appropriate within a mix of uses. Buildings fronting the High Street should provide retail uses at ground floor. Development should be designed to provide public open space fronting onto the High Street. This space may take the form of a square suitable for public gatherings and allow scope for trading market stalls. Buildings should be of a high quality design and will normally be a minimum of two storeys, materials on all prominent public elevations will be vernacular including but not limited to slate, tile, brick, stone and render/harling.

COW12 Rosebank Brownfield 1.4 Private This site is identified as a development opportunity. This means this land has the potential to be redeveloped. Opportunity Sector The preferred use is residential. Site

CROSSGATES

CRO004 Builders Yard Brownfield 0.7 Private This site is identified as a Local Plan allocation. adjacent Opportunity Sector Crossgates Site The preferred uses within this site are: Primary School Business; Community; and Residential. Proposal Location Proposal Area Lead Other Comments ref (Ha) Agency

CRO005 Rear of Brownfield 0.2 Private This site is identified as a Local Plan allocation. Hillview Opportunity Sector Crescent Site The preferred use on this site is residential

LESLIE

LES03 250-254 High Brownfield 0.1 Private This site is identified as a development opportunity. This means this land has the potential to be redeveloped. Street Opportunity Sector The preferred use within this site is residential. Site

LES05 South of Brownfield 1.7 Private This site is identified as a development opportunity. This means this land has the potential to be redeveloped. Walkerton Opportunity Sector The preferred use within this site is residential. Drive Site This site borders WS51 Leslie-Strathenry Wildlife site.

KELTY Mid FifeLocalPlanActionProgramme-VersionM2 Brownfield OpportunitySites KEL07 Old Gas Works Brownfield 1.8 Private This site is identified as a development opportunity. This means this land has the potential to be redeveloped. Opportunity Sector The preferred use within this site is: Site Residential.

KINGHORN

KNH03 Viewforth Brownfield 0.5 Private This site is identified as a development opportunity. This means this land has the potential to be redeveloped. Place Opportunity Sector The preferred use on this site is residential. Site A higher density residential development is appropriate on this site given its location along a public transport corridor. 5 49 50 Mid FifeLocalPlanActionProgramme-VersionM2 Proposal Location Proposal Area Lead Other Comments 5 Brownfield OpportunitySites ref (Ha) Agency

KIRKCALDY

KDY42 Den Road Brownfield 2.5 Private This site is identified as a development opportunity. This means this land has the potential to be redeveloped. Opportunity Sector The preferred uses for this site are: Site Residential; and/or General Employment.

Any residential capacity is dependent on the mix of end uses. If the site is developed for industrial uses, access to the site must be taken via Den Road. If the site is developed for residential then access cannot be taken from Den Road and traffic should be routed towards Dunnikier Road via Thornhill Drive.

A Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) must be undertaken prior to development on this site. As there is a culvert north of the site, the FRA should demonstrate that should the culvert screen become blocked the flood route does not impact on the development site.

KDY43 Junction Road Brownfield 1 Private This site is identified as a development opportunity. This means this land has the potential to be redeveloped. Opportunity Sector The preferred uses for this site are: Site Residential; and/or General Employment.

This is a prominent site along key transport corridors through Kirkcaldy. The design of any development on this site must be of high quality and follow the Urban Design principles set out in the Creating A Better Fife: Fife Urban Design Guide and the Fife Masterplans Handbook.

A higher density residential development is appropriate on this site given its location close to the centre of Kirkcaldy and the density of surrounding new residential developments.

Any residential capacity is dependent on the mix of end uses.

Access to site must be taken from Junction Road. Proposal Location Proposal Area Lead Other Comments ref (Ha) Agency

KDY44 Millie Street Brownfield 1.1 Private This site is identified as a development opportunity. This means this land has the potential to be redeveloped. Opportunity Sector The preferred uses for this site are: Site Residential; and/or General Employment.

Any residential capacity is dependent on the mix of end uses.

Access onto St. Clair Street must be via an upgraded junction.

KDY45 Park Brownfield 0.4 Private This site is identified as a development opportunity. This means this land has the potential to be redeveloped. Road/Lawson Opportunity Sector The preferred uses for this site are: Road Site Residential; and/or Mid FifeLocalPlanActionProgramme-VersionM2 General Employment. Brownfield OpportunitySites

The estimated capacity for this site reflects the potential for the refurbishment of the category C listed building for flatted development.

Any residential capacity is dependent on the mix of end uses.

KDY46 Smeaton Road Brownfield 1.4 Private This site is identified as a development opportunity. This means this land has the potential to be redeveloped. Opportunity Sector The preferred uses for this site are: Site Residential; and/or General Employment. 5 51 52 Mid FifeLocalPlanActionProgramme-VersionM2 Proposal Location Proposal Area Lead Other Comments 5 Brownfield OpportunitySites ref (Ha) Agency

A higher density residential development is appropriate on this site given its location and the density of surrounding new residential developments.

Any residential capacity is dependent on the mix of end uses.

Access to site must be taken from Smeaton Road. If this site is developed for residential use a buffer zone must be established between the housing and the adjacent employment sites. This buffer must be a minimum of 15m wide and take the form of a landscaped bund.

KDY47 Victoria Road, Brownfield 0.8 Private This site is identified as a development opportunity. This means this land has the potential to be redeveloped. Former Power Opportunity Sector The preferred uses for this site are: Station Site Residential; and/or Employment

This is a prominent site along key transport corridors through Kirkcaldy. The design of any development on this site must be of a high quality and follow the Urban Design principles set out in the Creating A Better Fife: Fife Urban Design Guide and the Fife Masterplans Handbook. The redevelopment of the Category B listed power station building and enhancing its urban setting are priorities for this site.

A higher density residential development is appropriate on this site given its location close to the centre of Kirkcaldy and the density of surrounding new residential developments.

Any residential capacity is dependent on the mix of end uses. Proposal Location Proposal Area Lead Other Comments ref (Ha) Agency

KDY48 Victoria Road Brownfield 0.9 Private This site is identified as a development opportunity. This means this land has the potential to be redeveloped. Opportunity Sector The preferred uses for this site are: Site Residential; and/or General Employment.

A higher density residential development is appropriate on this site given its location close to the centre of Kirkcaldy.

Any residential capacity is dependent on the mix of end uses.

Access to site must be taken from Victoria Road.

A Traffic Assessment is required due to the proximity of the site to a major traffic corridor and the nearby

signalised junction. Mid FifeLocalPlanActionProgramme-VersionM2 Brownfield OpportunitySites

KDYxx Former car Brownfield 0.6 Private This site is identified as a development opportunity. This means the land has the potential to be redeveloped. sales garage, Opportunity Sector The preferred uses for this site are: Millie Street Site -Residential; and/or

- General employment

This is a prominent site along a principal transport corridor through Kirkcaldy. The design of any development on this site must be of high quality and follow the urban design principles set out in Creating A Better Fife: Fife Urban Design Guide and the Fife Masterplans Handbook.

Any residential capacity is dependent on the mix of end uses. 5 53 54 Mid FifeLocalPlanActionProgramme-VersionM2 Proposal Location Proposal Area Lead Other Comments 5 Brownfield OpportunitySites ref (Ha) Agency

LEVEN, BUCKHAVEN, METHIL & METHILHILL

BKN05 Factory Road Brownfield 0.2 Private This site is identified as a development opportunity. This means this land has the potential to be redeveloped. Opportunity Sector The preferred use is residential. Site Public access along the Coastal Path to the west of the site must be maintained at all times both during and after development.

MET09 Glencast Brownfield 5.6 Private This site is identified as a development opportunity. This means this land has the potential to be redeveloped. Foundry Opportunity Sector Site Due to existing road and junction capacity issues any residential development on this site which is accessed off Methil Brae must not exceed 100 units. If proposal MET14 is implemented the capacity of this site could be reviewed. Alternatively, Methil Brae from Methilhaven Road to the proposed development site and Kirkland Walk from Methilhaven Road to Methil Brae, may be able to be upgraded by a developer to Residential Core Road standards as set out in Fife Council’s Transportation Development Guidelines. This would allow a re-assessment of housing provision based on Methil Brae north of Kirkland Walk being considered as a Housing Road. In accordance with the advice given in the Transportation Development Guidelines, a maximum of 200 residential units would then be permissible off this stretch of Methil Brae. Allowing for the existing properties in this area, a maximum of approximately 190 new units would be acceptable.

The design of any development on this site must be of high quality and follow the Urban Design principles set out in the Creating A Better Fife: Fife Urban Design Guide and the Fife Masterplans Handbook. Any development on this site must provide a formal landscaped walkway along the River Leven frontage that links the areas of protected open space to the west and east of this site

A Flood Risk Assessment must be undertaken prior to development on this site.

MET10 Rear Bayview Brownfield 1.8 Private This site is identified as a development opportunity. This means this land has the potential to be redeveloped. Park, Kirkland Opportunity Sector The preferred uses within this site are: Road Site commercial; and residential. Proposal Location Proposal Area Lead Other Comments ref (Ha) Agency

MET11 Land to the Brownfield 0.3 Private This site is identified as a development opportunity. This means this land has the potential to be redeveloped. East of Opportunity Sector Aberhill Site Due to access constraints, development of this site for residential use would be limited to 4 units. Primary School

MET12 Methil Power Brownfield 4.4 Private This site is identified as a development opportunity. This means this land has the potential to be redeveloped. Station Opportunity Sector Given the prominence of this site within the Levenmouth area any proposed development must be of high Site quality. A design framework will be produced by Fife Council to provide detailed design guidance for development within this area. The preferred uses within this area are:

Leisure; Tourism: and Potential renewable energy related uses (not including industrial uses).

The existing interconnector on the site must be retained and safeguarded for renewable energy uses where consistent with the primary uses of leisure and tourism. Mid FifeLocalPlanActionProgramme-VersionM2 A Flood Risk Assessment must be undertaken prior to development on this site. Brownfield OpportunitySites

Development proposals must take account of the adjacent Firth of Forth, SSSI, SPA and Ramsar designations.

MET13 Riverside Brownfield 2.9 Private This site is identified as a development opportunity. This means this land has the potential to be redeveloped. Opportunity Sector The preferred uses on this site are: Site hotel; leisure; and tourism A Flood Risk Assessment must be undertaken prior to development on this site. 5 55 56 Mid FifeLocalPlanActionProgramme-VersionM2 Proposal Location Proposal Area Lead Other Comments 5 Brownfield OpportunitySites ref (Ha) Agency

KENNOWAY & WINDYGATES

KEN03 Kennoway Brownfield 2.4 Private This site is identified as a development opportunity. This means this land has the potential to be redeveloped. School Opportunity Sector The preferred use for this site is residential. Site

LOCHGELLY

LGY11 Cartmore Brownfield 0.9 Private This site is identified as a development opportunity. This means this land has the potential to be redeveloped. Road Opportunity Sector The preferred uses within this site are Education and Community uses. Site

LGY12 Old Filling Brownfield 0.1 Private This site is identified as a development opportunity. This means this land has the potential to be redeveloped. Station, Opportunity Sector The preferred use within this site is residential. Lumphinnans Site Road

THORNTON

THO07 Network Rail Brownfield 0.4 Private This site is identified as a development opportunity. This means this land has the potential to be redeveloped. Land to the Opportunity Sector The preferred uses on this site are: east of Site Thornton residential; and/or General Employment.

Access to this site must be via a new appropriate T-junction onto Station Road. Any residential capacity is dependant on the mix of end uses.

THO08 Orebank Brownfield 9.7 Private This site is identified as a development opportunity. This means this land has the potential to be redeveloped. Terrace/ Opportunity Sector The preferred uses on this site are: Strathore Site Road residential; and/or General Employment. Proposal Location Proposal Area Lead Other Comments ref (Ha) Agency

Any residential capacity is dependant on the mix of end uses. Development of this site for residential use would require a roundabout at Strathore Road and substantial upgrading to the junction of Strathore Road and Main Street in the form of a suitable roundabout (if possible) or signalised junction, including a two lane entry from Strathore Road.

THOxx Riverside Brownfield 3.5 Private This site is identified as a development opportunity. This means the land has the potential to be redeveloped. Opportunity Sector The preferred use for this land is General Employment. Site

THOxx Southend Brownfield 2.6 Private This site is identified as a development opportunity. This means the land has the potential to be redeveloped. Opportunity Sector The preferred use for this land is residential. Site A flood risk assessment must be undertaken prior to development on this site.

Explanation of Column Headings to Table 5: Mid FifeLocalPlanActionProgramme-VersionM2 Proposal Ref. Unique Local Plan reference Brownfield OpportunitySites

Location Site name and settlement

Proposal Details of proposal

Area (Ha) Site area in hectares

Lead Agency Lead agency on site

Other Comments Any other relevant information 5 57 58 Mid Fife Local Plan Action Programme - Version M2 5 Brownfield Opportunity Sites Table 6 Other Proposals

Proposal Location Proposal Area Lead Status/ Other Comments ref (Ha) Agency Timescale

BALLINGRY, LOCHORE, CROSSHILL & GLENCRAIG

LHR04 Lochore - - Fife Council 08/21 Fife Council, through the Lochore Meadows Country Park Management Group, will Meadows – produce a masterplan for Lochore Meadows. This will set out the future plans for the Community park. Services

BURNTISLAND

BUR09 Lammerlaws Sports Facility - Fife Council 08/21 Fife Council will seek to provide an all weather floodlit sports facility at Lammerlaws, Road – Burntisland. Community Services Development proposals must take account of the adjacent Firth of Forth, SSSI, SPA and Ramsar designations. Mid FifeLocalPlanActionProgramme-VersionM2

BUR10 Railway Rail Use 2.4 Network Rail 08/21 This land is to be safeguarded for future rail use pending an operational review by Land, Network Rail. If the review concludes that this land is not required for future rail use it Burntisland should be included in the masterplan for the adjacent AMU site (BUR04). Docks If this site is developed, it should contribute appropriately towards public transport links

and bus penetration (allowing buses to travel through the site). The developer should Other Proposals provide:

a rail station car park for approximately 100 spaces at the Harbour Place end of the site; and road improvements at Harbour Place which favour pedestrian and cycle links to the rail station. 6 59 60 Mid FifeLocalPlanActionProgramme-VersionM2 Proposal Location Proposal Area Lead Status/ Other Comments 6 Other Proposals ref (Ha) Agency Timescale

BUR11 Burntisland Regeneration and - Fife Council 08/21 Regeneration Initiatives and Townscape improvements within Burntisland Town Centre Town Centre Townscape Heritage – and conservation area will be supported. Initiatives Development Service/ Fife Historic Buildings Trust

BUR12 Burntisland Port Facility 16.8 Private 08/21 In addition to the general employment policies which apply to this site; the west dock Dock West Sector area will be protected from development which may conflict with the operational requirements of the port. Future development within the west dock area which would negatively effect environmental amenity (including HGV movements) in Burntisland town centre, or is prejudicial to the amenity of the East Dock Area of Mixed Use will be resisted.

Development proposals must take account of the adjacent Firth of Forth, SSSI, SPA and Ramsar designations.

BURxx Seamill Residential Care Home 2 Private 08/21 This site has outline planning permission for the development of a residential care home and Associated Facilities Sector and associated facilities. Any development proposed for this site should conform with the planning permission. Development on this site should be of a high standard of design following the urban design principles set out in Creating A Better Fife: Urban Design Guide and the Fife Masterplans Handbook.

CARDENDEN, DUNDONALD, AUCHTERDERRAN & BOWHILL

CDD07 Bowhill - - Fife Council 08/21 The reclamation of the Phase II site of the former Bowhill Colliery will be undertaken, Colliery – subject to methods which do not prejudice residential amenity. Environmental Services Proposal Location Proposal Area Lead Status/ Other Comments ref (Ha) Agency Timescale

COWDENBEATH, HILL OF BEATH & LUMPHINNANS

COWxx South of Leisure - Private 08/21 Within the Local Plan period this site will be assessed for the potential relocation of Cowdenbeath Sector Cowdenbeath Football Club.

A new home for the football club and stock cars will have to be developed before redevelopment of Central Park can commence.

EAST WEMYSS

EWS03 East Wemyss Proposed Conservation - Fife Council 08/21 Fife Council will investigate the designation of a conservation area in East Wemyss within Area – the Local Plan period (2008-18). Development Services

GLENROTHES

GLE36 Gilvenbank Family Play Area - Fife Council 08/21 A Family Play area will be provided in Gilvenbank Park. Mid FifeLocalPlanActionProgramme-VersionM2 Park – Community Services

GLE37 Collydean Additional School 2.5 Fife Council 08/21 Additional school grounds will be provided for use in conjunction with Collydean Primary Grounds – Education school, Glenrothes. Service Other Proposals

GLE38 Gilvenbank Changing Facilities - Fife Council 08/21 Fife Council will seek to provide changing facilities at Gilvenbank Park, Glenrothes. Park – Community Services 6 61 62 Mid FifeLocalPlanActionProgramme-VersionM2 Proposal Location Proposal Area Lead Status/ Other Comments 6 Other Proposals ref (Ha) Agency Timescale

GLE39 Kingdom Car Park Management - Fife Council 08/21 Fife Council will seek to work with the owners of the Kingdom Centre to secure the Centre –Transportation comprehensive management of car parking spaces in Glenrothes Town Centre, in Service/Private accordance with the current Local Transport Strategy for Fife. sector

GLE40 Stenton Primary School 2.4 Fife Council 08/21 Land will be reserved for a new primary school at Stenton, Glenrothes. – Education Service

GLE41 CISWO/ Retail/Class 1 4.3 Private 08/21 This site has planning permission and development should reflect the terms of the YMCA site Sector consent: 6,040sqm (Food and non-food). Redevelopment and additional retail units - 7,055sqm (unrestricted class 1)

GLE42 South of Retail/Class 1 7.7 Private 08/21 This site has outline planning permission and development should reflect the terms of Tullis Russell Sector the consent: New retail units consisting of 7,900sqm food, and 7,450sqm non-food.

GLE43 Acorn Court Retail & Leisure 0.7 Private 08/21 This site has outline planning permission and development should reflect the terms of and Sector the consent: surrounding Redevelopment of existing retail unit plus leisure use - 3,720sqm unrestricted class land at 1. Albany Gate

GLE44 Relocation of Leisure 0.5 Private 08/21 Planning Permission has been granted to relocate the CISWO, YMCA and Bowling Club CISWO/ Sector to allow the redevelopment of site GLE40. YMCA and Bowling Club Proposal Location Proposal Area Lead Status/ Other Comments ref (Ha) Agency Timescale

GLE45 Fife Airport Airport and Aircraft – 23.2 Private 08/21 Fife Airport and associated land will be safeguarded for airport and aircraft –related related employment Sector employment purposes. uses

GLE46 Whitehill Housing, Employment, 22.1 Private 08/21 Site GLE46 includes site GLE13 and employment areas to the south. Industrial & Compatible Uses Sector Estate Prior to any planning application being submitted for any element of site GLE46, a masterplan is required to be undertaken for the whole site.

Housing development on site GLE13 will cross subsidise new industrial and business facilities in the employment area to the south and will assist with their financial viability.

A neighbourhood centre should be provided within site GLE13. The opportunity exists for residential development above the neighbourhood facilities.

2 points of access are required. Access into employment site GLE14 is to be provided through site GLE13 development. A secondary point of access should be provided

between sites GLE14 and GLE46/GLE13 as shown on the Proposals Map. Mid FifeLocalPlanActionProgramme-VersionM2

A 15m tree belt is to be provided between the residential and employment land to protect residential amenity.

GLExx Glenrothes Town Centre Action - Fife Council/ 08/21 An action plan will be developed by Fife Council, working with community and business

Town Centre Plan Community representatives including the Kingdom Centre owners, for Glenrothes Town Centre. This Other Proposals Groups/Private will include a phased programme of physical improvements and encompass ways to Sector promote Glenrothes town centre as a strong retail and business environment and cultural centre. 6 63 64 Mid FifeLocalPlanActionProgramme-VersionM2 Proposal Location Proposal Area Lead Status/ Other Comments 6 Other Proposals ref (Ha) Agency Timescale

LESLIE

LES06 Leslie Extension of - Fife Council 08/21 Fife Council will seek to extend the Leslie Conservation Area within the Plan period to Conservation Conservation Area – include an area west of the existing Conservation Area and within the area designated Area Development as “Town Centre”. Services

MARKINCH

MAR04 Balbirnie Balbirnie Park - Fife Council 08/21 Fife Council will implement, in partnership, the terms of the Balbirnie Park Management Park Management Plan – Plan. Community Services

MARxx Markinch Extension of - Fife Council - 08/21 This site is identified as a Local Plan allocation. Fife Council will seek to extend the Conservation Area Development Markinch Conservation Area east of the existing Conservation Area. Services

KELTY

KEL08 Kathellan Tourism 9.3 Private 08/21 This site has Outline Planning Permission and development should reflect the terms of Home Farm Sector the consent: a 50 bedroom hotel and conference centre; 5 tourism retail units; a micro-brewery; childrens' outdoor and indoor play areas; and holiday chalets, all with associated coach and car parking and hard and soft landscaping. Proposal Location Proposal Area Lead Status/ Other Comments ref (Ha) Agency Timescale

KEL09 Trotting - - Fife Council 08/21 Fife Council in partnership with the community will pursue the redevelopment of Kelty Track – trotting track for improved sports facilities. Community Services

KINGHORN

KNH04 Kinghorn Nature Reserve 21.5 Fife Council 08/21 Land at Kinghorn Loch and Craigencalt Farm will be designated as a Local Nature Reserve. Loch/ – Craigencault Community Farm Services

KNH05 East of Cemetery 3.3 Fife Council 08/21 Land will be reserved for a new cemetery at Kinghorn Lochside in conjunction with site Kinghorn – KNH06. Loch Community Services Mid FifeLocalPlanActionProgramme-VersionM2 KNH06 East of Cemetery 3.3 Fife Council 08/21 Land will be reserved for an eco-friendly woodland burial site at Kinghorn Lochside in Kinghorn – conjunction with site KNH05. Loch Community Services

KNH07 Kinghorn Regeneration and - Fife Council 08/21 Regeneration Initiatives and Townscape improvements within Kinghorn conservation

Conservation Townscape Heritage – area will be supported. Other Proposals Area Initiatives Development Services/ Fife Historic Buildings Trust 6 65 66 Mid FifeLocalPlanActionProgramme-VersionM2 Proposal Location Proposal Area Lead Status/ Other Comments 6 Other Proposals ref (Ha) Agency Timescale

KIRKCALDY

KDY49 Below Town Centre 0.6 Private 08/21 This site is identified as a Town Centre opportunity site. This means this land has the Mercat North opportunity site Sector potential to be redeveloped. The preferred use for this site is retail.

Detailed guidance on urban design principles to be applied to this site is available in the Kirkcaldy Town and Waterfront Masterplan.

Any car parking spaces that are lost through redevelopment of this site must be replaced within Kirkcaldy town centre.

A Flood Risk Assessment must be undertaken prior to development on this site.

KDY50 Charlotte Town Centre 0.7 Private 08/21 This site is identified as a Town Centre opportunity site. This means this land has the Street opportunity site Sector potential to be redeveloped. The preferred uses for this site are:

Residential; Leisure; Retail; and Parking facilities.

Vertical mixed uses are encouraged. Any residential capacity is dependent on the mix of end uses.

Detailed guidance on urban design principles to be applied to this site will be available in the Kirkcaldy Town and Waterfront Masterplan.

A Flood Risk Assessment must be undertaken prior to development on this site. Proposal Location Proposal Area Lead Status/ Other Comments ref (Ha) Agency Timescale

KDY51 Redburn Town Centre 0.3 Private 08/21 This site is identified as a Town Centre opportunity site. This means this land has the Wynd opportunity site Sector potential to be redeveloped. The preferred use for this site is residential.

Higher density residential development is appropriate on this site given its location in Kirkcaldy Town Centre.

Detailed guidance on urban design principles to be applied to this site is available in the Kirkcaldy Town and Waterfront Masterplan.

The redevelopment of the Category B listed building is a priority for this site.

A Flood Risk Assessment must be undertaken prior to development on this site.

KDY52 The Postings Town Centre 1.1 Private 08/21 This site is identified as a Town Centre opportunity site. This means this land has the opportunity site Sector potential to be redeveloped. The preferred uses for this site are:

Retail - redevelopment of the site with enlarged convenience retail provision; Opportunity for residential use above retail. Mid FifeLocalPlanActionProgramme-VersionM2

Vertical mixed uses are encouraged. Any residential capacity is dependant on the mix of end uses. Detailed guidance on urban design principles to be applied to this site is available in the Kirkcaldy Town and Waterfront Masterplan.

Any car parking spaces that are lost through redevelopment of this site must be replaced Other Proposals within Kirkcaldy Town Centre.

KDY53 Thistle Street Town Centre 1.6 Private 08/21 This site is identified as a Town Centre opportunity site. This means this land has the opportunity site Sector potential to be redeveloped. The preferred uses for this site are:

Retail; Class 4 use; and Residential 6 67 68 Mid FifeLocalPlanActionProgramme-VersionM2 Proposal Location Proposal Area Lead Status/ Other Comments 6 Other Proposals ref (Ha) Agency Timescale

Vertical mixed uses are encouraged. Any residential capacity is dependant on the mix of end uses.

Detailed guidance on urban design principles to be applied to this site is available in the Kirkcaldy Town and Waterfront Masterplan.

Any car parking spaces that are lost through redevelopment of this site must be replaced within Kirkcaldy town centre.

A Flood Risk Assessment must be undertaken prior to development on this site.

KDY54 Tollbooth Town Centre 0.6 Private 08/21 This site is identified as a Town Centre opportunity site. This means this land has the Street opportunity site Sector potential to be redeveloped. The preferred uses for this site are:

Leisure; and Retail

In October 2008 committee approved a replacement swimming pool to be developed on this site.

Vertical mixed uses on this site are encouraged.

Development will need to ensure that links through to the High street are maintained.

Detailed guidance on urban design principles to be applied to this site is available in the Kirkcaldy Town and Waterfront Masterplan.

Any car parking spaces that are lost through redevelopment of this site must be replaced within Kirkcaldy town centre.

A Flood Risk Assessment must be undertaken prior to development on this site. Proposal Location Proposal Area Lead Status/ Other Comments ref (Ha) Agency Timescale

KDY55 Chapel Area Recreational Facilities - Fife Council 08/21 Land will be reserved for recreational/open space facilities at Chapel, Kirkcaldy. – Community Services

KDY56 Chapel Area Leisure/ Community 1.8 - 08/21 This site is identified as a Local Plan allocation for community facilities in Chapel. - North of Facilities Proposals include: Chapel Retail Small budget hotel; Park Family bar/restaurant; Private children’s nursery; Private leisure facility (e.g. gym or other uses); Place of worship with associated community hall; and Local convenience shop (not exceeding 3 - 5,000 sq. ft).

KDY57 Playing Leisure/ Community - Fife Council 08/21 This site is identified as a Local Plan allocation for leisure and/or community facilities. It Fields, Facilities – Education is the preferred location for a potential new Secondary School and is to be safeguarded Randolph Services for the longer term pending technical evaluation by the Education Service. If this site Mid FifeLocalPlanActionProgramme-VersionM2 Road proves to be unviable an alternative site for the secondary school will be required.

If this site is developed leading to a loss of playing fields, adequate replacement provision must be provided in line with requirements in SPP11.

KDY58 Kirkcaldy Ice Leisure/ Community 1.5 Private 08/21 This site is identified as a Local Plan allocation and will be safeguarded for leisure use. Other Proposals Rink Facilities Sector

KDY60 West New Cemetery - Fife Council 08/21 A site search will be undertaken within the Local Plan period to identify and reserve land Kirkcaldy – for a new cemetery on the Western side of Kirkcaldy. Community Services 6 69 70 Mid FifeLocalPlanActionProgramme-VersionM2 Proposal Location Proposal Area Lead Status/ Other Comments 6 Other Proposals ref (Ha) Agency Timescale

KDY61 Chapel Level Infrastructure Upgrade - Fife Council 08/21 Improvements will be implemented to the Chapel Level road corridor in Kirkcaldy in – conjunction with new housing developments to the north of the road and the expansion Transportation of Victoria Hospital. These include extension of the dual carriageway to Hendry Road, Services safe crossing facilities for pedestrians and cyclists to encourage local people to walk or cycle for short trips, or to gain access to bus stops. These improvements will occur within the Plan period with funding contributions from residential and retail developments.

KDY62 Kirkcaldy Redhouse roundabout - Fife Council 08/21 Fife Council will safeguard land for the two potential routes of the Standing Stane Link East SLA to Standing Stane Road – Road and prejudicial developments will be resisted. The route of Standing Stane Link Link Transportation Road passes through the Kingslaw site and will require to be provided as part of the Services development of the site due to the traffic implications the development will exert on the A915 and the surrounding road network.

KDY63 Kirkcaldy Other Transportation - Fife Council 08/21 Kirkcaldy waterfront has the potential to be a major asset within Kirkcaldy. The Kirkcaldy Esplanade Proposal – Town and Waterfront Masterplan proposes a series of environmental improvements Transportation along Kirkcaldy Esplanade, including improvements to the sea wall . The refurbishment Services of the sea wall will be undertaken within the Plan period.

Development proposals must take account of the adjacent Firth of Forth, SSSI, SPA and Ramsar designations.

KDY64 Redhouse, Infrastructure Upgrade - Fife Council 08/21 The Redhouse and Gallatown roundabouts will be upgraded. An additional roundabout Mitchelston – is to be constructed along the A921 between these junctions to provide enhanced access and Transportation into Mitchelston Industrial Estate and new development at Kirkcaldy East SLA. For more Gallatown Services details see the Kirkcaldy East development framework. Developers will be required to Roundabouts contribute to funding of the upgrade via a levy payment set out in the Financial Framework.

KDY65 Central Extension of - Fife Council - 08/21 Complete Kirkcaldy Conservation Area Development Services Proposal Location Proposal Area Lead Status/ Other Comments ref (Ha) Agency Timescale

KDY66 Central Fife Retail Park Expansion 3.5 Private 08/21 The Central Fife Retail Park will be remodelled and expanded to include the provision Retail Park Sector of a DIY store. This site has planning permission for an expansion of the retail park. Bus North penetration must be provided through the retail park to link to the Robert Adam roundabout.

KDY67 Central Fife Retail Park Expansion 2.4 Private 08/21 This site has the potential for additional non-food retailing development after 2016, if Retail Park Sector capacity exists to support this without harming Kirkcaldy Town Centre. Development South will require to make a financial contribution to the duelling of the spine road between the Robert Adam roundabout and Chapel Level.

KDY68 Dysart Regeneration and - Fife Council 08/21 Regeneration Initiatives and Townscape improvements will be implemented within Conservation Townscape Heritage – Dysart Conservation Area. Given the sensitive nature of this area any proposed Area Initiatives Development development must be of exceptionally high quality and follow the Urban Design Services/ Fife principles set out in the Creating A Better Fife: Fife Urban Design Guide and the Fife Historic Masterplans Handbook. Buildings Trust Development proposals must take account of the adjacent Firth of Forth, SSSI, SPA and

Ramsar designations. Mid FifeLocalPlanActionProgramme-VersionM2

KDY69 Main Environmental and - Fife Council 08/21 Fife Council, in consultation with Transport Scotland will undertake a study to identify Road/rail development proposals for environmental and development improvements during the Local Plan approaches improvements period. The study will focus on areas of derelict land on the main entrances and routes into into Kirkcaldy by road and rail.

Kirkcaldy Other Proposals

KDYxx Rosslyn Leisure/Community 1.6 NHS Fife 08/21 This land is safeguarded for future health facilities to serve the Kirkcaldy East Strategic Gardens Facility Land Allocation and surrounding communities.

KDYxx Inverteil Other Transport 1.2 Private 08/21 A proposal for a hovercraft link between Kirkcaldy and Edinburgh has been identified Proposal Sector and the Fife end of the operation is likely to be based at the Stagecoach premises in Inverteil. This proposal has been identified as a specific allocation within the overall 6 71 72 Mid FifeLocalPlanActionProgramme-VersionM2 Proposal Location Proposal Area Lead Status/ Other Comments 6 Other Proposals ref (Ha) Agency Timescale

masterplan area (see proposal KDY39) to allow the emerging masterplan to take cognisance of this proposal and to allow an early determination of any planning application for the hovercraft facility. In addition to this allocation, a ramp will require to be provided to the east of the site to allow access to (and from) the Firth of Forth.

KDYxx Ravenscraig - 2.9 Private 08/21 A development framework will be produced for the Walled Garden at Ravenscraig Park Park Sector within the period of the Local Plan.

The development framework will include proposals for allotments, small-scale businesses (related to on-site activities); and education facilities focussed on health, well-being and recreation.

The potential for Eco-housing, a demonstration sustainable building and a community garden will also be investigated.

LEVEN, BUCKHAVEN, METHIL & METHILHILL

LEV08 Silverburn Development Plan - Fife Council 08/21 A development plan will be produced for Silverburn Park within the period of the Local Park – Plan. This will examine the possibility of limited development within the park to cross Community subsidise future improvements and new facilities in the park. Services

LEV09 Bawbee Rail Halt Safeguarding - Fife Council 08/21 Land at the Bawbee Bridge, Leven, will be safeguarded for the provision of a rail halt Bridge – and station facilities associated with the possible long-term re-introduction of passenger Transportation rail services to Levenmouth. Services A Flood Risk Assessment must be undertaken prior to development on this site. Proposal Location Proposal Area Lead Status/ Other Comments ref (Ha) Agency Timescale

LEV10 Thornton to Rail line safeguarding - Fife Council 08/21 The Thornton to Levenmouth spur is in private ownership and should be safeguarded Leven Rail – for future rail use. The rail line must also be safeguarded against prejudicial development link Transportation on adjacent land. Any proposed residential development adjacent to the railway must Services be set back from the railway line.

A Flood Risk Assessment must be undertaken prior to development on this site.

MET14 Methil Brae Recycling centre - Fife Council 08/21 A new recycling centre or extension to the existing recycling facility is proposed along – Methil Brae. Environmental Services

MET16 Energy Park Renewable energy 54.5 Scottish 08/21 This site is identified as a Local Plan allocation. Fife assembly, fabrication Enterprise and research and EnergyParkFife, Methil is a project of national importance and is highlighted withinthe development Scottish Government’s National Planning Framework 2 andRenewable Action Plan. This facility will create renewable energy assembly, fabrication, and research and development Mid FifeLocalPlanActionProgramme-VersionM2 facilities. In addition, the potentialexists to demonstrate renewable energy generation on site where appropriate.

The Leven Link Roadproject (LVA01) proposes road enhancements to make Lower Methil, the waterfront area and Energy Park Fife more accessible Other Proposals MET17 Methil Docks Port Facility 18.2 Private 08/21 Methil Docks are of great importance to the development of the Energy Park Fife and Sector in particular the development of the offshore wind sector in Fife.

In addition to the general employment policies which apply to this site; Development likely to sustain the operation of the port will be supported; those which may conflict with its operational requirements and/or prejudice its role in the offshore wind sector will be resisted. 6 73 74 Mid FifeLocalPlanActionProgramme-VersionM2 Proposal Location Proposal Area Lead Status/ Other Comments 6 Other Proposals ref (Ha) Agency Timescale

A Flood Risk Assessment must be undertaken prior to development on this site.

Development proposals must take account of the adjacent Firth of Forth, SSSI, SPA and Ramsar designations.

MET18 Lower Regeneration - Fife Council 08/21 Fife Council will seek to support a regeneration strategy for Lower Methil and Wellesley Methil/ – Road, Methil. Wellsley Strategy Development Road Services

LVA01 Levenmouth Other Transportation - Fife Council 08/21 An augmented road network for Levenmouth is identified on the Proposals Map, linking Link Road Proposals – economic regeneration areas and sites. It shall be developed in a phased manner during Transportation the period of the Local Plan, and its route will be safeguarded from prejudicial Services development. The line of the road through the Levenmouth Strategic Land Allocation is indicative only - the final route will be determined through the masterplanning process. The Levenmouth Link Road will be part funded through planning agreements as identified in section 2.

A Flood Risk Assessment must be undertaken prior to development on this site.

LVA02 Levenmouth Housing Renewal - Fife Council 08/21 Levenmouth Housing Project Team, with the support of the Fife Housing Partnership Area – Housing will continue with the regeneration of poor housing stock within Levenmouth through Service/Fife improvements to existing stock and the demolition and redevelopment of under-utilised Housing dwellings. Partnership Proposal Location Proposal Area Lead Status/ Other Comments ref (Ha) Agency Timescale

KENNOWAY & WINDYGATES

WDY05 Cameron Rail Freight Facilities 2.8 Private 08/21 Land at Cameron Bridge, Windygates, will be safeguarded for the provision of rail freight Bridge c Sector facilities associated with the operation of the adjacent and nearby Diageo plants.

A Flood Risk Assessment must be undertaken prior to development on this site.

LOCHGELLY

LGY09 Former Retail/residential 1.1 Private 08/21 The preferred uses within this site are: Fab-Tek site Sector retail; and residential

LGY10 Adjacent Commercial/ 0.8 Private 08/21 The preferred uses within this sites are: Library, Main Sector commercial; and Street residential residential Mid FifeLocalPlanActionProgramme-VersionM2

LGY13 Muir Park - 0.8 Fife Council 08/21 Fife Council in partnership with the community and developers will seek to replace the – blaes running track in Muir Park, Lochgelly with a grass football pitch. Community Services Other Proposals LGYxx Various sites Education - Fife Council 08/26 These sites are identified as potential locations for a new primary school or other in Lochgelly education provision as part of the development of the Lochgelly Strategic Land Allocation. These sites should be safeguarded for educational use until further assessment by Fife Council's Education Service has been undertaken and the preferred site(s) identified. 6 75 76 Mid FifeLocalPlanActionProgramme-VersionM2 Proposal Location Proposal Area Lead Status/ Other Comments 6 Other Proposals ref (Ha) Agency Timescale

THORNTON

LEV10 Thornton to Rail Use - Private 08/21 The Thornton to Levenmouth and Thornton to Westfield spur rail lines will be Leven and Sector safeguarded. Thornton to Westfield rail line

LANDWARD

LW5xx Land - - Private 08/21 Land safeguarded for potential expansion of Mossmorran adjacent Sector Mossmorran

LW5xx - - Private 08/21 The Local Plan strategy supports new development which has a positive environmental Sector impact. Fife Council will support an eco-housing demonstration project within Mid Fife. Development must not exceed 20 units and should follow the zero waste zero energy model. It must make no demands on water, sewerage, power, and waste collection infrastructure.

Demands on existing infrastructure and resources will be removed by:

Providing energy from renewable sources on-site and demonstrating a strategy for energy conservation; Providing for on-site water supply and sewage disposal; Low impact and resource efficient building design and construction; Investigating the reuse of existing buildings and structures; A strategy for the minimisation of waste on site; and Ensuring development is reversible and land can be easily restored to its former condition. Proposal Location Proposal Area Lead Status/ Other Comments ref (Ha) Agency Timescale

A sustainable travel plan must be provided. Car parking will be reserved for use by a car-sharing club removing any need for individual car ownership. The development will not make any allocation for individual car parking.

No adverse visual impacts should be created, and the design and layout of the site should reflect local landscape and settlement patterns. Development should provide for the ecological management and enhancement of the site. It should utilise land in terms of agriculture, horticulture and forestry, using sustainable techniques to provide for residents economic livelihood and food production. Development will allow for public access to the countryside, and as a demonstration project, should feature a research and or educational aspect. Any new development should be well integrated with the local economy and community. The number of adults on the site should directly relate to the functional requirements of the enterprise. It should be managed by a trust, co-operative, housing association or a similar mechanism in which the residents have an interest and be accompanied by a management and business plan to show how the proposal would meet the above criteria and illustrate the positive benefits of the scheme. Mid FifeLocalPlanActionProgramme-VersionM2 Other Proposals 6 77 78 Mid FifeLocalPlanActionProgramme-VersionM2 Explanation of Column Heading to Table 6: 6 Other Proposals

Proposal Ref Unique Local Plan reference

Location Site name and settlement

Proposal Details of the proposal

Area (Ha) Site area in hectares

Lead Agency Lead Agency of proposal

Status/Timescales Defines the status/timescale of the proposal

Other Comments Any other relevant information

Appendix A. Mid Fife Financial Framework

October 2009

Contents

Introduction...... 3

Policy Context ...... 5

Part One - Context for Developer Contributions

What Do We Mean By Developer Contributions? ...... 6

Part Two - Our Approach to Developer Contributions

How Will Contributions Be Negotiated? ...... 7

Part Three - Infrastructure Obligations

What Are Developer Contributions Required For ? ...... 8

Conclusion ...... 19

2 1.0 Introduction

1.1 The Financial Framework provides guidance and sets out the basis of Fife Council’s approach to implementing Structure Plan policy DC1 ‘Developer Contributions – Essential Community Infrastructure’ which states:

“For all new development the Council will seek contributions from developers to address shortfalls in community infrastructure that mitigate adverse impacts brought about by their development. To assist in integrating land use and transport, development proposals must be supported by STAG and associated appraisals, Transport Assessments and Travel Plans where appropriate, and the necessary on and off site infrastructure. Planning conditions, legal agreements and other suitable mechanisms will be used to secure appropriate developer contributions related to the scale, impact and timing of the development.”

Local Plan policy D1 ‘Developer Contributions’ of the Local Plan also sets out more detailed requirements and refers to the role of the Financial Framework.

1.2 The Financial Framework is presented in three parts. Part 1 outlines the rationale for developer contributions and the purpose of this document. Part 2 details our approach to developer contributions and other forms of planning obligation. Finally, Part 3 sets out the key area- wide obligations we will seek and why these may be required.

1.3 The framework provides guidance to landowners, developers and other organisations and identifies the measures that may be required as a consequence of development in Fife and, wherever possible, the level of financial contributions which Fife Council will expect. It also sets out general principles relating to viability, maintenance, legal costs, and the pooling of contributions.

1.4 It is the Council’s aim to provide a more transparent approach to negotiating planning obligations and to provide early guidance on the services, facilities and priorities of provision that will be required when land is proposed for development. By providing this guidance we aim to minimise uncertainty and time spent on negotiating individual planning applications, as well as providing information at an early stage to inform land acquisitions etc. Adopting a consistent approach to similar developments will enable developers to be aware of what infrastructure, services and facilities are likely to be sought and at what stage in the development process, so that they can take this into account when formulating their proposals. It is therefore essential that applicants discuss the potential planning obligations with Council officers as early as possible in the development proposal.

1.5 The Council is also mindful of the current housing market conditions and economic climate, and will endeavour to arrange a suitable

3 timescale for the phasing of contributions from developers to enable project implementation to proceed more quickly.

1.6 This framework will be updated as developments come on stream and further information on requirements is known. It will also be updated to reflect any changes in legislation which may occur or when data becomes available to accommodate annual inflation or to adjust for other capital cost changes. This includes price adjustment formulae such as the Baxter Indices (the price adjustment method for adjusting building and civil and specialist engineering contracts). Other instances that may determine the need for updates include the adoption/approval of the Development Plan and experience gained through the negotiation of contributions. The framework will be applied when the pre-examination modifications to the Local Plan are published and will be a material consideration in the determination of planning applications received by the Council. Developers may however elect to negotiate planning obligations under this framework at an earlier date if appropriate.

4 2.0 Policy Context

2.1 Policy DC1 and Proposal PDC1 of the Fife Structure Plan 2006-2026 outline the broad requirements and contributions expected from developers for each of the Strategic Land Allocations (SLAs) in Fife. The table below provides a summary of the strategic infrastructure essential to deliver the SLAs although this list is by no means exhaustive and will be supplemented by Local Plan policy requirements summarised in Section 5.0 and ‘Strategic Development Frameworks’ set out in the Local Plan. For all allocations, contributions will be required to leisure and community facilities: mixed tenure and size of housing, including affordable housing; public art; structural landscaping; and integrated open space.

Fife Structure Plan Proposal PDC1 Developer Contributions and Requirements – Strategic Land Allocations

Strategic Land Allocation Priority infrastructure

U facilities

Healthcare facilities facilities Healthcare Community Employment Land Strategic Transport Network Improvements Local Transport Improvements Primary School (*denotes 2 schools or double stream ** denotes 3 schools) Secondary School Dunfermline South • • • P** • P • • West/West/North Lochgelly • • • P • C • • • Kirkcaldy East • • • P* • C • • • Kirkcaldy South West • • • P • C • • Levenmouth • • • P • C • • • Cupar North • • • P • C • • St Andrews West • • • P • C • • West Villages • • • C • C • • • Inverkeithing • • • P • C • • • Kelty, Lochore & Ballingry • • C • C • • Burntisland • • C • C • Glenrothes East and • • • C • C • • Markinch Newport/Tayport/Wormit • • • C • C • • East Neuk Settlements • • C • C • •

Key • Contribution required to be provided by developers P Denotes requirement for school to be built C Denotes contribution to school Commitments to the provision of priority infrastructure will be expected before significant development of the strategic land allocation is completed

5 3.0 What Do We Mean By Developer Contributions?

3.1 Creating sustainable communities is at the centre of our development plan policies and proposals. To ensure prospective development continues to encourage (rather than inhibit) sustainable economic growth, facilities and infrastructure must grow in tandem. In order to create sustainable communities, we require future infrastructure and other facilities that results from new development put in place at the right time to address local community needs. Works such as transportation interventions and utilities are generally required to implement developments; other facilities also require to be considered such as education and healthcare. The provision of community facilities, environmental improvements, landscaping and open space enhances sustainability and boosts property values and communities quality of life.

3.2 We expect developers to make an appropriate contribution in relation to the impact of their proposals make by way of ‘developer contributions’. This will normally be secured through agreements between local planning authorities and developers that secure contributions (in cash or in kind) to address community and infrastructure needs associated with development.

3.3 Some aspects of community infrastructure are large-scale and require to meet the cumulative impact of many different developments across Fife. In some instances Fife Council will act as the co-ordinator to secure development contributions and will provide the relevant community facility at an appropriate time. This may necessitate borrowing by the Council against future revenue streams from levy payments in order to fund the community infrastructure. The Council may therefore secure levy payments from developers to repay this borrowing even after the community infrastructure has been developed as part of the overall funding mechanism.

3.4 The most widely used legislation for managing developer contributions is Section 75 of the Town & Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 and current Government advice on the use of planning agreements is contained in Circular 12/1996.

3.5 The Circular sets out a number of criteria which all planning agreements should meet:-

• serves a planning purpose;

• has a relationship to the proposed development ;

• should be related in scale and kind to the proposed development;

• should be reasonable.

3.6 Planning agreements can relate to land, transportation measures or buildings other than those covered by the planning permission provided

6 there is a direct relationship between the two. In some cases the provision of contributions towards public transport or community facilities may be acceptable provided the requirements are directly related to the development proposal and the need for them arises from its implementation.

4.0 How Will Contributions Be Negotiated?

4.1 We expect developers, when preparing proposals, to consult the Fife Structure Plan and relevant Local Plan(s) and (where relevant) area masterplans to ascertain the Council’s requirements before entering into discussions on developer contributions. This should take place preferably prior to and during the pre-application stage. Negotiations and the drafting of planning agreements will be determined between the Council and prospective developers, assisted where appropriate by Council officers representing the various service areas. They will ensure that both the type and amount of contribution required (whether material or financial) and the timescale at which it is to be paid is clearly and unambiguously stated.

4.2 It is important that planning obligations match the additional demands from developments as they arise. Infrastructure works and transportation improvements directly associated with the development are normally required to have been carried out before occupation, although in some instances, a limited amount of development can take place to help fund the improvements. Where financial contributions for other off-site works and longer term projects are expected, the Council will determine an agreed phasing for contributions from developers to enable project implementation to proceed more quickly.

4.3 The Council will require documentary evidence through “open-book accounting” to back up and calculate contributions. If the application is particularly complex and specific valuation or property expertise is required, the Authority may appoint an external consultant to assess the viability of the scheme. If a proposal is viable but the developer and authority cannot agree on the range and amount of contributions, independent mediation and arbitration may be used. The authority and developer must agree on who should mediate, and the developer will normally have to pay any mediation costs.

4.4 It is accepted that on occasion the demands for developer contributions towards service enhancement, infrastructure etc. will be greater than the development is able to bear requiring some degree of “prioritisation”. For example, where a brownfield site is to be developed the costs of site preparation and the provision of other infrastructure may mean that it would be unreasonable to require contributions to other facilities if the development is to proceed. It is also apparent that Registered Social Landlords may not be able to contribute to Level 2 funding contributions (see section 5.0) under the terms of their funding

7 agreements. In addition, development proposals from the voluntary sector and developers of use classes 4, 5 and 6 (as specified in the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Use Classes Order 1997) will not normally be required to contribute to Level 2 provision.

4.5 Where contributions are calculated on a levy basis i.e. for transportation and education, payment will be set out within the terms of the Section 75 agreement. Normally Level 2 contributions will be paid on receipt of a Completion Certificate.

4.6 Where a local development plan highlights the requirement for community infrastructure to be funded by levy payments from a number of different sites, the Council may elect to provide the school or transportation improvements in advance of all demand, and to recoup these contributions until such time as the outstanding debt on the asset has been paid.

5.0 What Are Developer Contributions Required For?

5.1 This section provides further information on the infrastructure and facilities towards which developer contributions will be sought. Where appropriate we will create funds for the pooling of financial contributions which will be held in interest-bearing accounts ring fenced to the requirements in the relevant planning agreements.

5.2 We have identified two levels of potential funding

Level 1 - Site specific or off site provision/contributions – e.g. access, open space, landscaping, sustainable urban drainage systems, public art, affordable housing, community facilities, education (primary schools), and local transport interventions and infrastructure.

Level 2 - Planning Obligations/Contributions S75 (Wider Impacts) – e.g. education (area wide high school provision), strategic transportation interventions and town centre regeneration.

8 Level 1: Site Specific or Off Site Provision/Contributions

5.3 The table below provides a summary of relevant Fife Council policy guidance and requirements for the provision of specific facilities in new developments. Provision of relevant facilities may be on or off site and will normally be set out in the planning consent conditions or relevant S75 Agreements. Provision should meet the policy requirements set out in each policy and developers should discuss the potential planning obligations with Council officers as early as possible in their development proposal.

REQUIREMENTS FIFE LOCAL PLAN FIFE COUNCIL STRUCTURE POLICIES SUPPLEMENTARY PLAN PLANNING POLICIES GUIDANCE Housing Policy H4 Policy H2 Affordable Housing Affordable Affordable November 2005 Housing Housing Policy H6 Density Community Policy C1 Facilities Community and Leisure Facilities Policy C2 Sports Facilities Within Settlements Policy C3 Sports and Recreational Facilities in the Countryside Education Policy C7 School Planning Obligations and Further for Education Education Provision (draft May Establishment 2009) Ground Retail Policy S1 R1 Retail Centres Town Centres Policy S2 R2 Convenience Retail Retail outwith Development Town or Local Centres Policy S3 New R3 Comparison Shopping Retail outwith Floorspace Town or Local Centres REQUIREMENTS FIFE LOCAL PLAN FIFE COUNCIL STRUCTURE POLICIES SUPPLEMENTARY PLAN PLANNING POLICIES GUIDANCE Allotments Policy C6 Allotments Roads/Parking/ PolicyENV7 Policy C8 Fife Urban Design Cycleways/ Countryside, Footpaths/Cyclew Guide September Footpaths Recreation ays/Bridleways 2007 and Access Transport Policy T1 Policy T1The Transportation Transport and Transport Guidance (Designing Development Network Streets) April 2009 T2 Traffic Safety Transportation in New Guidance (Designing Development Streets) April 2009 Open Space Policy ENV5 Policy E4 Fife Urban Design Built Development Guide September Environment Quality - Design 2007 Policy E5 Fife Urban Design Housing Guide September Development and 2007 Open Space Landscaping Policy ENV5 E26 New Tree Forestry Planting Public Art Policy E14 Public Fife Urban Design Art Guide September 2007 Employment Policy E1 New Policy B1 Land Employment Established Land Employment Areas - Safeguarding Renewables Policy R1 Policy I1 Wind Energy April Wind Turbines Renewable 2009 Energy SUDS Policy I5 Sustainable Urban Drainage

10 5.4 Additional requirements

5.5 In addition to the policy requirements set out above, the Council strategy for employment, retail and healthcare provision is set out in the Local Plan. Employment sites within the SLAs should be developed and funded on an equitable basis by landowners/developers within the SLA and the implementation of such sites will be agreed through the planning application process and associated legal agreement(s). Developers of SLAs should, however, also be aware of the potential need for provision of additional wider community and commercial facilities such as employment and retail and the potential for joint facilities with other community planning partners – e.g. health and social work. Where necessary, land will be zoned for health and care facilities including nursing homes and surgeries (doctors and dentists). The table in section 2.0 of this document also provides details on strategic requirements for each SLA and further detailed requirements are also included in the Development Frameworks in the Local Plan.

11 Level 2 - Planning Obligations S75 (Wider Impacts)

5.6 Education

5.7 Provision of education infrastructure is an integral part of new residential development and is an important element in creating sustainable communities. Schools are not only direct providers of education, but also provide a community focus for activities out of school hours. Circular 12/96 makes it clear that it is reasonable to create new education infrastructure and upgrade existing schools to mitigate the impact of increased numbers of pupils from new housing developments as detailed in the SLAs.

5.8 As part of the long-term development strategy for secondary school education provision, developers will be required to fully fund any strains on educational capacity through contributions to Fife Council Education Services on all housing developments that result in additional capacity which impacts on the local area. To ensure an equitable and fair contribution, school planning will be index-linked to the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) Regional Tender Price Index (TPI): Scotland.

5.9 The level of contribution toward provision of any new secondary school infrastructure will be subject to an education levy contribution. The level of contribution will vary depending on the number of bedrooms in each property as set out in the table below.

5.10 Adopting this levy approach ensures that developers who build family- sized houses (those with 3 bedrooms or more) will pay a relative contribution to education provision to mitigate the impact of increasing pupil numbers to the local area.

5.11 All other education infrastructure, such as most primary schools, will be treated as a Level 1 Planning Obligation. In the SLAs new primary schools (as set in the table in section 2.0 of this document) will be required to be provided and funded on an equitable basis by all developers. All housing developments will also be assessed on a site- by-site basis as to whether the development will exacerbate the capacity of existing primary schools within the vicinity. Following this assessment, a proportionate contribution will be sought and supplementary guidance is currently in preparation by the Council which sets out the methodology for such contributions.

5.12 Fife Structure Plan Policy DC1 highlights the relevant education infrastructure that developers will be required to contribute to in the Local Plan area. The following table illustrates the strategic education infrastructure obligations and details how funding will be applied.

Strategic Education Infrastructure Obligations (Kirkcaldy & Mid Fife Local Plan Area)

Education Infrastructure Funding Mechanism Obligation KIRKCALDY Additional housing in Kirkcaldy will At 2009 prices, it is envisaged that necessitate a substantial increase in the new school will cost £40m, and secondary capacity, and it is likely the levy will therefore be required to that this will be delivered through a fund approximately £20m of new secondary school in Kirkcaldy investment in the new school. On a east, with a capacity of double the projection of 4,000 contributing current capacity of Viewforth High houses making a contribution to the School. school, this implies an average levy Viewforth currently has a maximum per house of £5,000. The actual level capacity of 640 and the Head of paid increases in line with the number Education confirms the current of bedrooms as set out below: occupancy is 53% (at Sept 2008).

Assuming a capacity of 1280 for the new school it is envisaged that 50% No. of Levy (%) of the cost of the new school should bedrooms be borne by developers on a levy 1 50 (£2,500/unit) basis from new housing 2 75 (£3,750/unit) development anywhere in the 3 100 (£5,000/unit) current catchment area of the three 4 125 (£6,250/unit) Kirkcaldy non-denominational 5 150 (£7,500/unit) schools. 6+ 175 (£8,750/unit)

It should be noted that these are estimated costs at the present time and it is likely that this will vary as accurate costs are developed and a more detailed assessment of likely land remediation costs and housing development is carried out. 2 new single stream primary schools Funding for both primary schools at Kirkcaldy East (estimated at £6.5m/school – excluding nursery provision) will be fully provided by developers of Kirkcaldy East SLA. Provision of joint community use facilities also to be agreed by Education Service and Community Services. The schools and land should be transferred to the Council at nil cost.

1 new single stream primary school Funding for the primary school at Kirkcaldy South West (estimated at £6.5m/school – excluding nursery provision) will be

13 fully provided by developers of Kirkcaldy South West SLA. Provision of joint community use facilities also to be agreed by Education Service and Community Services. The school and land should be transferred to the Council at nil cost.

LEVENMOUTH Improvements to Buckhaven High Contributions will be required to School reconfigure the existing Buckhaven campus through developments in the Levenmouth SLA. Improvements to associated infrastructure at a level to be agreed by the Education Service may also be required. Funding toward these improvements will be fully provided by developers of Levenmouth SLA on a levy basis and based on the number of bedrooms as detailed above.

1 New Single Stream Primary Funding for the primary school School (estimated at £6.5m/school – excluding nursery provision) will be fully provided and shared on an equitable basis by developers of Levenmouth SLA. Provision of joint community use facilities also to be agreed by Education Service and Community Services. The school and land should be transferred to the Council at nil cost.

LOCHGELLY Improvements to Lochgelly High Contributions will be required to School reconfigure the existing Lochgelly campus where necessary through developments in the Lochgelly SLA. Improvements to associated infrastructure at a level to be agreed by the Education Service may also be required. Funding toward these improvements will be fully provided by developers of Lochgelly SLA on a levy basis and based on the number of bedrooms as detailed above.

1 New Single Stream Primary Funding for the primary school School (estimated at £6.5m/school – excluding nursery provision) will be

14 fully provided and shared on an equitable basis by developers of the SLA. Provision of joint community use facilities also to be agreed by Education Service and Community Services. The school and land should be transferred to the Council at nil cost.

15 5.13 Transport

5.14 New developments generate new travel movements, which can, depending on scale require significant new or upgraded strategic transport provision, including infrastructure, to enable ‘no net detriment’ to ensure demand for travel is to be met efficiently. A significant element of these transport provisions will require particular measures to encourage more sustainable travel and ensure road safety.

5.15 In Mid Fife, transport improvements are necessary to enable development to proceed. This is particularly evident around the Redhouse Interchange in North East Kirkcaldy.

5.16 Circular 12/96 sets out the responsibility of developers in relation to new developments and includes the provision of appropriate measures to mitigate the impact of increased traffic volumes caused by new developments. This approach, and that outlined in ‘Transport Assessment & Implementation - A Guide’ (2005) are adopted by the Council.

5.17 The Council will set up and administer a Kirkcaldy and Mid Fife Strategic Transport Fund to collect developer contributions on a cumulative basis, to deliver the measures of mitigation deemed necessary to enable development to proceed. The phasing and implementation of these measures will be subject to agreement through the planning application process and associated legal agreements.

5.18 Contributions for key transport provisions will be based on the findings of transport modelling. This will quantify the proportionate contribution relative to the scale and proximity of developments, from an area-wide perspective, relative to the cumulative impact on the transport network. It must be stressed that this process will not remove the requirement for developers to produce a satisfactory Transport Assessment (TA) in order to ensure that opportunities for more sustainable travel to and from sites are maximised. In many cases, a cumulative TA will be required and these should be funded between developers with joint interests in particular SLAs/developments.

5.19 Major planning proposals and new transport proposals will require TAs and Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) to ensure consideration of all relevant issues. Travel Plans will be required to demonstrate how sustainable travel options can be achieved.

5.20 The adoption of a Strategic Transport Fund, which is based on agreed predetermined financial contributions from developers will help streamline the planning application process by reducing the need for extensive transport modelling to quantify the relative impact of developments on specific strategic transport measures. Agreements can be reached between the developer and the Council through a simpler and quicker process, thus reducing the costs to both parties. The identification of up-front development costs should help to give developers greater confidence in estimating overall development costs at an earlier stage.

5.21 Level of Contribution

5.22 The key transportation measures identified as being required within the Development Plan can be spilt into two distinct categories.

1. Key Transportation Interventions

2. Local Access Measures identified in Transport Assessments.

5.23 The key interventions are required to facilitate the development of the Strategic Land Allocations (SLAs) identified in the Fife Structure Plan and future Local Plan development sites within the Development Plan. At this stage, conceptual measures have been identified to give an indication of the scale of funding which is anticipated to accommodate development of the SLAs and any other windfall sites approved. The measures have been identified for the purposes of establishing indications of outline costs and, in the case of the Redhouse Interchange, this is the outcome of more detailed work. The measures are still subject to more localised Transport Assessment work, and include :-

1. Redevelopment of Redhouse Roundabout – this includes upgrading of Redhouse and Gallatown Roundabout and the creation of a Standing Stane Road link 2. Signalisation of Preston Roundabout 3. Signalisation of Bankhead Roundabout 4. Signalising/Upgrade of the Leslie Road corridor between the A92 and the Western Avenue 5. Reconfigure junction of Standing Stanes/Windygates to signalised junction

5.24 From consideration of the outline conceptual measures, anticipated transportation interventions with an outline estimate of cost of £65.7 million (at 2008 prices) have been identified within the Kirkcaldy and Mid Fife Local Plan area. In order to identify the contribution that development makes towards the interventions, strategic transportation modelling work has been undertaken to help develop a financial methodology to identify funding requirements based on issues, such as levels of traffic, proximity and scale of developments in relation to SLAs and transportation ‘hot spots’. This approach has been applied consistently across the area.

5.25 At present, outline estimates of cost per house in each of the SLAs in the Local Plan area have been identified. The schemes considered for the purposes of estimating costs are only conceptual and further detailed Transport Assessment work is required to determine more specific transport interventions, including scale, location, alignment etc in relation to each site. It is also expected that all major retail and leisure proposals will contribute to the Strategic Transport Fund. Once

17 this detailed work has been completed, more up to date developer contributions can be identified through the Strategic Financial Methodology.

5.26 Until the detailed TA work is undertaken, the outline figures shown below should be considered as indicative for the purpose of presenting the best information currently available, at this stage of the Plan. In each instance, the finalised development effects and associated contributions could be higher or lower depending on the finalised TA work. The figures will normally be reviewed annually and updated when up to date information or data becomes available or to accommodate annual inflation or adjust for other capital cost changes. This includes price adjustment formulae such as the Baxter Indices (the price adjustment method for adjusting building and civil and specialist engineering contracts).

5.27 The indications of costs associated with conceptual transport interventions within Kirkcaldy and Mid Fife are:

Strategic Land Allocation Outline Contribution Per

House Burntisland £2,200 Glenrothes - Coaltown of Balgonie East £4,700 Glenrothes - Former Sappi Mill £5,300 Glenrothes - Land to the north of Pytree Road, £5,100 Coaltown of Balgonie Glenrothes - Land to the South of Cadham Rd £5,300 Glenrothes - North of Main Street, Coaltown of Balgonie £5,300 Glenrothes - Sweetbank Terrace, Markinch £3,900

Glenrothes - Westwood Park £5,200 Kirkcaldy East £13,400 Kirkcaldy South West £2,700 Levenmouth £2,700 Lochgelly £2,300 Kelty/Lochore / Ballingry £2,200 Local Plan Sites Depending on location, varies between £830. and £7600

Note: The work to reintroduce passenger and freight rail services to Levenmouth is currently under development. In the event that rail services are re-introduced, the related transportation interventions included within the Development Plan may require to be reconsidered.

5.28 It is important that funds are secured which will contribute to maintaining and enhancing the transport network, including greater opportunities to travel in a more sustainable way.

5.29 All SLAs and future Local Plan development sites should contribute to the transport improvements in a fair manner, which takes account of the relative impact to the transport network.

5.30 It should also be noted that measures associated with the Trunk Road or Rail Networks, which are under the control of Transport Scotland (TS), will require consultation with TS and their approval in order to progress.

5.31 Town Centre Regeneration

5.32 Town centres must provide a high quality environment if they are to continue to be places where people wish to come to work, shop and visit. In order to sustain the vitality and viability of town centres it is necessary to be proactive in enhancing their attractiveness to shoppers, employees and other visitors. Major new development and the incremental but cumulative impact of smaller schemes have an impact on the way town centres look and function. Adequate funding is crucial and needs to cover capital costs and an appropriate contribution to revenue costs.

5.33 Level of Contribution

5.34 As the Council pursues a general policy for regeneration in order to bring vitality back to town centres, prospective developers may also be required to contribute to town and village centre improvements to mitigate the quality issues on local services and facilities. Contributions will be directed to projects which are supported by Fife Council e.g. Town Centre Action Plans and/or regeneration strategy/proposals and developers are encouraged to bring forward development proposals within town centres; along with their wider proposals for greenfield and other sites. Such proposals may also include environmental improvements.

6.0 Conclusion

6.1 Improving public/private working and maximising funding streams are critical to bridging the infrastructure funding gap that currently exists. Without this, the ability to secure sustainable community growth will be compromised. As part of this process achieving smooth multi-agency working, effective targeting of private investors and harnessing the potential of the public purse are essential. This will assist in ensuring

19 timely and comprehensive funding identified in the Structure Plan and Local Plan is achieved.

6.2 It is this Council’s aim to provide early guidance on the services and facilities and the priorities of provision that will be required when land is proposed for development. This Financial Framework is intended to assist in negotiating and establishing the level of contributions that this Council will seek from development proposals.

6.3 This document is intended to help ensure transparency and retain public confidence in the process of negotiating planning obligations. It has been developed on the principle that planning permission may not be bought or sold. It is anticipated that this approach will assist developers, agents and landowners to understand at an early stage in the development process the likely infrastructure costs associated with new development so that existing and future users of services benefit from the proper and timely introduction of their necessary provision.

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