Airdrie, North Lanarkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Airdrie, North Lanarkshire.
North Lanarkshire · Scotland · Town
Planning applications in Airdrie are administered by North Lanarkshire Council. View the full North Lanarkshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Airdrie
Airdrie is a town located in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, positioned on a plateau 400 feet above sea level and approximately 12 miles east of Glasgow. With a population of around 37,130 as of 2012, Airdrie presents a vibrant community that may be of interest for planning applications in the region.
Population: 37,410 (2016) · Elevation: 130m
District: North Lanarkshire
Website: http://airdrie.net/
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Area Information
- Admin district: North Lanarkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Airdrie and Shotts
- LSOA: Petersburn - 05
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Airdrie.
- 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 Airdrie based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
24 planning applications found near Airdrie.
- 26/00676/FUL - 3 Graham Street Town Centre Airdrie North Lanarkshire ML6 6EQ
Installation of defibrillator and bleed kit cabinets to external wall
Status: Undecided | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-06-05 - 26/00525/LBC - Airdrie Town Hall Stirling Street Town Centre Airdrie North Lanarkshire ML6 0AH
Renovate the existing ground and first floor of the newer extension to the listed building
Status: Undecided | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-05-14 - 26/00505/FUL - 82 South Bridge Street Town Centre Airdrie North Lanarkshire ML6 6JA
Painting of Shopfront (Retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-05-13 - - 119 Hallcraig Street Town Centre Airdrie North Lanarkshire ML6 6AW
Change of use from Hair Salon (Class 1A) to Construction Company Office (Class 4)
Status: Permitted | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Cairnlea Parish Church Flowerhill Parish Church Johnston Street Town Centre Airdrie North Lanarkshire ML6 6AW
The proposed upgrade of an existing telecommunications base station comprising the removal and replacement of 4 no dual user antennas and addition of 4 no dual user antennas on replacement wall mounte
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 1 South Bridge Street Town Centre Airdrie North Lanarkshire ML6 6JQ
Installation of Fixed Line Broadband Apparatus
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 12 Stirling Street Town Centre Airdrie North Lanarkshire ML6 0AH
Replacement windows from wooden to white uPVC sliding sash windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 3 Albert Place Airdrie North Lanarkshire ML6 6DT
Felling of a Single Conifer Tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-12-15
View full details - - 19 - 21 Stirling Street Town Centre Airdrie North Lanarkshire ML6 0AH
Advertisement of the Following Types: Fascia Sign for ATM Cash Machine (In Retrospect)
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - Footpath Adjacent To 2 Bank Street Town Centre Airdrie North Lanarkshire ML6 6AF
Display of 2no. digital LCD screens, one per side of the Street Hub unit
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-09-12
View full details - - 4 Cairnhill Road Cairnhill Airdrie North Lanarkshire ML6 9EU
Installation of Telecommunications pole(s) (28 day prior notification to planning authority)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2023-11-24
View full details - - Site At Broomfield Street Gartlea Airdrie North Lanarkshire
Installation of Telecommunications pole(s) (prior notification to planning authority)
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2023-09-08
View full details - - 10 Broomknoll Street Town Centre Airdrie North Lanarkshire ML6 6BN
Change of use of shop to hot food takeaway including rear flue and new shopfront
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2023-08-08
View full details - - 5 Graham Street Town Centre Airdrie North Lanarkshire ML6 6AB
New signage comprising 1x Advert Panel and 1x ATM Surround
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2023-05-26
View full details - - 4 Stirling Street Town Centre Airdrie North Lanarkshire ML6 0AH
Change of use of retail unit to public house, frontage alterations including ramp and creation of upper floor ancillary staff accommodation
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2023-05-17
View full details - - 4 Stirling Street Town Centre Airdrie North Lanarkshire ML6 0AH
New signage (illuminated and non-illuminated)
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2023-05-17
View full details - - 35 Drumbathie Road Clarkston Airdrie North Lanarkshire ML6 6EL
Renewal of Roof
Status: Permitted | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2012-02-22
View full details - - St Margarets High School Waverley Drive Rawyards Airdrie North Lanarkshire ML6 6EU
Extension and Alterations to School
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2009-01-12
View full details - - Ardgour Springwells Avenue Airdrie North Lanarkshire ML6 6EA
Removal of Existing Garage and Construction of Extension with Attached Garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2008-05-01
View full details - - Sunnydene Drumbathie Road Clarkston Airdrie North Lanarkshire ML6 6EL
Renewal of Planning Permission C/06/00842/REM - Erection of a 1½ Storey Dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2008-03-12
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A brief summary of Airdrie in North Lanarkshire
Airdrie is a town located in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, positioned on a plateau 400 feet above sea level and approximately 12 miles east of Glasgow. With a population of around 37,130 as of 2012, Airdrie presents a vibrant community that may be of interest for planning applications in the region. The Town has a population of approximately 37,410 (2016 estimate). It sits within the North Lanarkshire district.
Airdrie sits at an elevation of 130 metres above sea level. The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Airdrie a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Airdrie planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://airdrie.net/. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Airdrie
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Airdrie. Of these, 100% 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 near Airdrie 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 near Airdrie were tree works (3), full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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