Published Date: Sep 8th, 2026
The Kingswood development forms part of the wider Dunfermline North, West and South West Strategic Land Allocation and is the largest residential-led development site allocated in Fife.
Covering around 223 hectares, the site received planning permission in principle in 2019 and is expected to deliver more than 2,150 homes, including 25% affordable housing, alongside employment land, healthcare and community facilities, retail provision, extensive areas of open space and a network of active travel and transport connections.
Fife Council has worked closely with lead developer, Stirling Developments, over a number of years to help bring forward the vision for the site and ensure the infrastructure needed to support a growing community is delivered alongside development.
Detailed planning approvals have already been granted for early infrastructure works, including part of the new Western Distributor Road, together with strategic design frameworks and the first residential phases of the development.
With Stirling Developments confirming work is expected to begin on site in the coming weeks, the project marks a significant milestone in the long-term growth of Dunfermline.
Fife Council Leader, Cllr. David Ross, said: "Kingswood has been a key part of the council's long-term vision for growth in the area and will help meet the need for new homes while creating a sustainable new community. The development has been designed to ensure that homes, jobs, schools, services and green spaces are integrated from the outset.
"The council has worked closely with Stirling Developments and a range of partners to ensure that the infrastructure required to support the community is planned alongside development, and I'm pleased to see work now getting underway."
The masterplan takes inspiration from the original Dunfermline Town Plan of the 1920s, which built on wider principles from Sir Patrick Geddess’ Dunfermline Improvement Plan, to accommodate future growth. The new city quarter will create a series of connected neighbourhoods linked by greenways, public parks and active travel routes, with new connections also planned between Kingswood and Dunfermline city centre.
The development will include around 68 hectares of employment land, retail spaces, community and healthcare facilities, at least one primary school and significant areas of landscaped open space.
Clr. Ross added: "Kingswood is about much more than delivering new homes. It will provide employment opportunities, community facilities and high-quality public spaces for current and future generations. As Scotland's newest city continues to grow, developments such as Kingswood will play an important role in supporting the local economy and helping address the housing need across the area."
Peter Stirling Managing Director for Stirling Developments said: “Stirling Developments have been both master planners and project leaders of this special site for over 20 years. During this period we have worked closely with Fife Council to help ensure Kingswood delivers its maximum potential for Dunfermline and the wider community. I’m delighted site works have now commenced, it's an important milestone for Dunfermline and the City’s future”.
Kingswood is expected to be delivered in phases over the next 25 to 30 years, creating one of the largest new communities in Scotland.
