Gladman Developments is seeking permission to build the homes at Mid Mire in Kinghorn, which it said could bring 294 new residents to the town.

At least 15% of the new homes would be affordable, according to the in-principle planning application.

The planning application says it hopes to show how a high-quality residential development could be delivered in the short term, The Courier reports.

The development would be located to the east of Red Path Brae on greenfield land in a rectangular shape to the north of Kinghorn.

Of the 140 homes, Gladman Developments said 21 units would be affordable, and it estimates new residents could generate £3.9 million annually to the local economy.

It also contains proposals for tree planting, open space and wildflower meadows to contribute to green strategies.

The planning application reads: “This submission demonstrates how a high-quality residential development, of a nature compatible with the immediate and wider surroundings, is capable of being delivered in the short-term, bringing a range of positive benefits to Kinghorn and the wider mid-Fife area.

“The proposal is informed by detailed site analysis, landscape led approach and technical studies to determine an appropriate development footprint, a layout that incorporates the design objectives/aspirations and sustainability principles.”

Access to the development would be from three points – two along the B923 and one from Redpath Brae.