North Lanarkshire Council Planning Applications

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Region: Scotland

About North Lanarkshire Council

North Lanarkshire Council, one of Scotland's 32 local authorities, oversees the North Lanarkshire area and is notable for being the second largest council in Scotland by councillor count, with 77 members. Since 2017, the council has operated under no overall control and is currently led by a Labour minority administration established in 2022. The council's headquarters are located at the Motherwell Civic Centre, making it a key hub for planning applications and local governance.

Governance

Leader: Jim Logue (Labour), since 11 August 2022

Chief Executive: Des Murray, since 2018

Founded: 2017

Last election: 5 May 2022

Political composition: Labour (32), SNP (24), Conservative (5), BUP (1), Green (1), Independent (7)

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to North Lanarkshire Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for North Lanarkshire Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in North Lanarkshire Council mention key planning constraints like heritage, flood risk, and environmental concerns
Council Boundary Map - Interactive map showing the council boundary and application locations
Full Details - View complete application details, dates and decision status

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Area Information

Admin district: North Lanarkshire
Parliamentary constituency: Airdrie and Shotts
LSOA: Gartlea - 01

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications in North Lanarkshire Council.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for North Lanarkshire Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in North Lanarkshire Council

148 towns and villages. Click any town to search for planning applications nearby.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the North Lanarkshire Council area.

A brief summary of North Lanarkshire Council

There were no crimes reported in the North Lanarkshire Council area during the most recent reporting period.

The council area encompasses 148 towns and villages, including Airdrie, Blackwood, Coatbridge, Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Motherwell. Planning applications across these communities can be searched using the postcode search above.

Search North Lanarkshire Council Planning Applications

Planning Signal provides a free, fast planning search for North Lanarkshire Council. Use the postcode search above to find planning applications near any address in the North Lanarkshire Council area. Unlike the official North Lanarkshire Council planning portal, Planning Signal lets you save searches, watch individual applications, and receive email alerts when decisions are made or new applications are submitted nearby.

Whether you're a resident checking North Lanarkshire Council planning applications near your home, a homeowner tracking your own application, or a property professional monitoring the local market, Planning Signal gives you the tools to stay informed about planning and development across North Lanarkshire Council.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 337 planning applications North Lanarkshire Council received. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants in North Lanarkshire Council may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types in North Lanarkshire Council were outline applications (102), full planning applications (82), advertising consent (27).

In terms of development scale, 12 large-scale (major) developments, 209 medium-scale applications, 65 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.

Application Outcomes

Approved: 252 applications
Refused: 5 applications
Withdrawn: 6 applications
Awaiting decision: 74 applications

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