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Planning in Biggar

Approved
92%
24 of 25 decided
Decision time
about 12 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Biggar in the last 24 months, from South Lanarkshire Council's planning register.

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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.

Property prices in Biggar show an average sale price of £155,550, based on 1 recent transaction recorded by HM Land Registry.

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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Biggar, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 32 planning applications were submitted near Biggar. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 84 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (6), outline applications (1), other applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Biggar?
In the last 24 months, 32 planning applications were submitted near Biggar. The approval rate is 92%.
How long do planning decisions take near Biggar?
The average planning decision time near Biggar is 84 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 Biggar?
The planning approval rate near Biggar is 92%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Biggar?
The most common type of planning application near Biggar is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Biggar?
You can search and track planning applications near Biggar on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.