The housebuilder has submitted a proposal of application notice to Fife Council for the development.

If approved, the houses will be built south of the village’s Main Steet.

The consultation will take place between 3pm and 7.30pm today. Members of the project team will be at the consultation to answer any questions. Exhibition boards will also be on display, The Courier reports.

Anyone unable to attend the drop-in session will be able to view the exhibition boards and make comments on the project website. Live chat sessions will also be held online from 2 to 4pm and 6 to 8pm on November 9. The exhibition boards will be available to view on the website and comments will remain open until November 25.

Kirkwood Homes land director, Allan Rae, said: ‘’We are pleased to be working with Balcarres Estate to bring forward our proposal for up to 50 new homes in Colinsburgh, of which approximately 15 will be affordable.

“At Kirkwood Homes we have always valued the involvement of the local community and other interested stakeholders.

“I would encourage anyone with an interest to come along to our public exhibition at Colinsburgh Town Hall to hear more about our proposal and, importantly, to provide your feedback.”

Anthony Balniel from the Balcarres Estate added: “We have been impressed with the initial proposals put forward by Kirkwood Homes. We look forward to working with the local residents and Kirkwood Homes to progress plans for a quality development.”