Planning permission granted for 137 new homes in Kennoway

CGI of the ‘Birch’ house type that will be available at Briar’s first development in Fife

Family-owned housebuilder Briar Homes has been granted planning permission by Fife Council for a £40 million residential development in the village of Kennoway.

This marks Briar’s first development in Fife, with plans to deliver 123 high-quality new homes for sale, comprising a mix of three-, four-, and five-bedroom properties on the village’s eastern edge, north of Levern Road. An additional 14 homes for social rent will also be delivered on behalf of Fife Council to support local housing needs.

The development has been brought forward in response to the rising demand for family-friendly, affordable housing, particularly among first-time buyers and young families across the region.

Located close to the towns of Leven and Methil, Kennoway benefits from excellent connectivity, a strong local community, and proximity to well-regarded schools. With abundant surrounding green space, including Kennoway Den’s scenic woodland trails, the village offers an ideal setting for families looking to put down roots.

Briar Homes is a family-run private housebuilder based in Glasgow, with more than 20 years of experience creating high-quality homes across the central belt. Briar Homes prides itself on creating vibrant, thriving communities. Its expansion into Fife follows a £7.3 million funding package secured from Bank of Scotland and Housing Growth Partnership (HGP) in April 2024, supporting the creation of 310 new, energy-efficient homes across several Scottish sites, including upcoming developments in Barrhead, Gladsmuir and Kennoway.

Paul Kelly, Managing Director of Briar Homes Ltd said: “It’s great to secure planning at Kennoway which will enable works to begin on site over the coming months. Fife is an area in crucial need of homes so we anticipate a healthy demand for these homes from first time buyers and families alike.”

Groundworks are due to commence in October 2025, with the sales launch of the first phase set to follow shortly after.