Biggar, South Lanarkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Biggar, South Lanarkshire.
South Lanarkshire · Scotland · Town
Planning applications in Biggar are administered by South Lanarkshire Council. View the full South Lanarkshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Biggar
Biggar is a town and parish located in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, nestled in the Southern Uplands along the A702 near the River Clyde. Its proximity to nearby towns such as Lanark, Peebles, and Carluke makes it a notable area for potential planning applications and development opportunities.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £155,550 (based on 1 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Lanarkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- LSOA: Biggar, Symington, Thankerton and Dolphinton - 01
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Biggar.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Biggar.
- 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 Biggar based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Biggar.
- P/26/0540 - 25 Colliehill Road Biggar ML12 6PN
Erection of single storey rear extension to existing house.
Status: Undecided | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-05-13 - - 13 Sillerknowe Court Biggar ML12 6AR
Erection of a single storey rear and side extension to a two storey dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-09-24
View full details - - 54A High Street Biggar ML12 6BJ
Change of use of first floor flat to short term let accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-05-16
View full details - - The Old Auction Ring 12 Clydesdale Close Biggar ML12 6GH
Alterations to rooflight from continious line to six 2 in 1 rooflights in same location.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2024-05-16
View full details - - Old School House 9 Kirkstyle Biggar ML12 6DT
Change of use of flat to short term let
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2023-12-11
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A brief summary of Biggar in South Lanarkshire
Biggar is a town and parish located in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, nestled in the Southern Uplands along the A702 near the River Clyde. Its proximity to nearby towns such as Lanark, Peebles, and Carluke makes it a notable area for potential planning applications and development opportunities.
Property prices in Biggar show an average sale price of £155,550, based on 1 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Biggar a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Biggar planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. 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 Biggar
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Biggar. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Biggar may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 61 days on average, decisions near Biggar slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Biggar were full planning applications (4). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.