How long do planning decisions take near Bellshill?

The average planning decision time near Bellshill is 59 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Bellshill?

The planning approval rate near Bellshill is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Bellshill?

The most common type of planning application near Bellshill is outline applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Bellshill?

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Bellshill, North Lanarkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bellshill, North Lanarkshire.

North Lanarkshire · Scotland · settlement

Planning applications in Bellshill are administered by North Lanarkshire Council. View the full North Lanarkshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Bellshill

Bellshill is a town located in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, just ten miles southeast of Glasgow and 37 miles west of Edinburgh. It is well-connected to nearby areas, with Motherwell to the south, Hamilton to the southwest, and Coatbridge to the north, making it a significant location for potential planning applications and developments in the region.

Population: 20,290 (2016)

District: North Lanarkshire

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Area Information

Admin district: North Lanarkshire
Parliamentary constituency: Coatbridge and Bellshill
LSOA: Milnwood - 01

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bellshill.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bellshill.

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 Bellshill based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Bellshill in North Lanarkshire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bellshill a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Bellshill

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Bellshill. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.

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

At 59 days on average, decisions near Bellshill slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Bellshill were outline applications (2), advertising consent (1).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application was submitted.

3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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