Revised plans which could bring more than 200 jobs to Halbeath have been lodged.
Earlier this year plans to expand Halbeath retail park, on the outskirts of Dunfermline, were turned down as local councillors tried to protect the town centre.
But park owner, the Royal London Mutual Insurance Society, has drawn up revised plans for the area to the north of the site.
Royal London Asset Management, which manages the site on behalf of the society had earlier said retail interest in Halbeath was strong, with both Lidl and Marks and Spencer keen to invest in the area.
The new plan on a 4.68 hectare site which is currently empty, involves nine retail units, for both food and non-food outlets, and a restaurant with a takeaway and drive through facility.
It also includes car parking spaces and landscaping. It is also proposing a new altered access from the road.
However, a previous application was thrown out by west Fife planning committee amid fears about its potential to have a detrimental impact on local town centre retailers.
In that, the society wanted to develop vacant land on the north east side of the retail park for nine shops and food outlets.
However, Fife Council planning officials said that the original proposal was considered to be unacceptable as it would be contrary to the development plan and proposed FIFEplan.
Officers’ recommendations were that it be refused to try to maintain the vitality of the town centre.
It was felt the expanded retail park would end up being in competition with the High Street.
Concerns were also raised about the road network and pedestrian safety.
With the council advocates of the Town Centre First principal, many felt with would fly in the face of that, although other members were of the opinion it should be approved.
But it was rejected by a narrow five votes to three majority.
The new plans have already gone on show locally before the new planning application has been submitted to the council.
