Conservation area appraisals

Most of Fife's 48 conservation areas have a Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan.

The appraisal is a management tool which helps to identify the special architectural and historic character of an area. It provides the basis for the development of a programme of action that is compatible with the sensitivities of the historic area and enables local authorities to fulfil their statutory duties to protect and enhance conservation areas. Appraisals also inform policy and assist development control. They provide an opportunity to educate residents about the special needs and characteristics of the area and help developers identify and formulate development proposals.

Appraisals include an analysis of the historic development of the area, its buildings and townscape, street patterns and open spaces. Other topics can include identifying buildings at risk, and reviewing the impact of existing street furniture and signage. The associated management plan sets out the framework for active management of an area.

You can look at a map of Fife’s conservation areas here (opens in a new tab). You can do a postcode search to find out if you live in a conservation area, and link to a conservation area appraisal where one has been completed for the area.

Although not a statutory requirement, current Scottish Planning Policy recommends the preparation of appraisals, and guidelines for their format and content are contained in Planning Advice Note 71: Conservation Area Management.

Publications

• Abbotshall and Central Kirkcaldy Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan (opens in a new window)
• Aberdour Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan (opens in a new window)
• Anstruther Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan - Text Only (opens in a new window)
• Auchtermuchty Conservation Area Appraisal Appendix 2 (opens in a new window)
• Balmerino Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan (opens in a new window)
• Burntisland Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan (opens in a new window)
• Cadham Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan (opens in a new window)
• Cellardyke Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan (opens in a new window)
• Charlestown Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan (opens in a new window)
• Coaltown of Wemyss Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan (opens in a new window)
• Colinsburgh Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan (opens in a new window)
• Crail Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan (opens in a new window)
• Culross Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan (opens in a new window)
• Cupar Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan (opens in a new window)
• Draft Auchtermuchty Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan (opens in a new window)
• Dunfermline Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan (opens in a new window)
• Dysart Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan (opens in a new window)
• Elie & Earlsferry Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan (opens in a new window)
• Falkland Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan (opens in a new window)
• Hepburn Gardens Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan (opens in a new window)
• Inverkeithing Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan (opens in a new window)
• Kilconquhar Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan (opens in a new window)
• Kilrenny Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan (opens in a new window)
• Kincardine Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan (opens in a new window)
• Kinghorn Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan (opens in a new window)
• Kingsbarns Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan (opens in a new window)
• Kirkcaldy Harbour and Port Brae Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan (opens in a new window)
• Leslie Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan (opens in a new window)
• Leuchars Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan (opens in a new window)
• Limekilns Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan (opens in a new window)
• Links Road, Leven Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan (opens in a new window)
• Lower Largo Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan (opens in a new window)
• Markinch Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan (opens in a new window)
• Newport-on-Tay Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan (opens in a new window)
• North Queensferry Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan (opens in a new window)
• Pattiesmuir Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan (opens in a new window)
• Pittenweem Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan (opens in a new window)
• St Andrews Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan (opens in a new window)
• St Monans Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan (opens in a new window)
• The Causeway, Kennoway Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan (opens in a new window)
• Upper Largo Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan (opens in a new window)
• West Wemyss Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan (opens in a new window)