How long do planning decisions take near Birkenshaw?

The average planning decision time near Birkenshaw is 15 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 Birkenshaw?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Birkenshaw?

The most common type of planning application near Birkenshaw is outline applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Birkenshaw?

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Birkenshaw, North Lanarkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Birkenshaw, North Lanarkshire.

North Lanarkshire · Scotland · settlement

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

About Birkenshaw

Birkenshaw is a residential village located in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, just east of Glasgow and near Uddingston, Tannochside, and Viewpark. Known for the Birkenshaw Trading Estate, the area features a variety of DIY, electrical, and furniture retailers, making it a key commercial hub within the Greater Glasgow conurbation. Its close-knit community and proximity to major transport links make it an appealing location for planning applications.

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Area Information

Admin district: South Lanarkshire
Parliamentary constituency: Rutherglen
LSOA: Uddingston and Kylepark - 08

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Birkenshaw.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Birkenshaw based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Birkenshaw.

- 10 Cathkin Gardens Uddingston North Lanarkshire G71 6DS
Detached Garage Changed to Garden Room with WC
Status: Permitted | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-09-30
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- 36 Monroe Drive Birkenshaw Uddingston North Lanarkshire G71 5RB
Install Fixed Line Broadband Apparatus - 9m Light Wooden Pole
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-09-24
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A brief summary of Birkenshaw in North Lanarkshire

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

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Planning Activity in Birkenshaw

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Birkenshaw. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 15 days.

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

The average decision time of 15 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Birkenshaw were outline applications (3), full planning applications (1).

In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was 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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