Birniehill, South Lanarkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Birniehill, South Lanarkshire.
South Lanarkshire · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Birniehill are administered by South Lanarkshire Council. View the full South Lanarkshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Birniehill
Birniehill is a residential area located within the Scottish new town of East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire. Situated southeast of the Town Centre, it is bordered by St Leonards to the north and The Murray to the northeast, making it a well-connected part of the community that may be of interest for planning applications and developments in the region.
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Area Information
- Admin district: South Lanarkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: East Kilbride and Strathaven
- LSOA: Calderwood East - 01
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Birniehill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Birniehill.
- 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 Birniehill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
15 planning applications found near Birniehill.
- P/26/0542 · Received: Wed 29 Apr 2026 · Validated: Fri 26 Jun 2026 - 52 Avondale Avenue East Kilbride G74 1NT
Erection of two-storey rear extension and garage link
Status: Undecided | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-06-26 - P/26/0697 · Received: Thu 04 Jun 2026 · Validated: Thu 11 Jun 2026 - 34 Jura East Kilbride G74 2HD
Erection of two-storey front extension
Status: Undecided | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-06-11 - P/26/0697 - 34 Jura East Kilbride G74 2HD
Erection of two-storey front extension
Status: Undecided | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-06-11 - - 52 Avondale Avenue East Kilbride G74 1NT
Erection of two-storey rear extension and garage link
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - 7 Avondale Place East Kilbride G74 1NU
Fenestration alterations at rear of dwellinghouse (Certificate of lawfulness - Proposed)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-11-11
View full details - - 46 Loch Meadie East Kilbride G74 2DJ
Erection of single storey rear extension with associated alterations to existing dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-02-14
View full details - - 30 Loch Naver East Kilbride G74 2DG
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2024-04-17
View full details - - 78 Wardlaw Crescent East Kilbride G75 0PY
Addition of Rear Dormers
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2023-12-01
View full details - - Embankment West Of Unit A Stroud Trade Park Stroud Road East Kilbride G75 0FD
Erection of Illuminated billboard
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2023-11-29
View full details - - 2 Avondale Grove East Kilbride G74 1BF
Erection of a single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2020-12-11
View full details - - 14 Avondale Place East Kilbride G74 1NU
Erection of rear and side extension, raised decking and boundary wall. (Amendment to P/19/1863)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2020-10-12
View full details - - 14 Avondale Place East Kilbride G74 1NU
Erection of single storey side and rear extension with associated alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2019-12-16
View full details - - 7 Avondale Place East Kilbride Glasgow South Lanarkshire G74 1NU
Erection of single storey front and side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2019-03-04
View full details - - 17 Avondale Place East Kilbride G74 1NU
Erection of two storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2016-12-23
View full details - - 87 Mount Cameron Drive North East Kilbride G74 2ER
Erection of single storey rear extension with associated alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2016-12-13
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A brief summary of Birniehill in South Lanarkshire
Birniehill is a residential area located within the Scottish new town of East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire. Situated southeast of the Town Centre, it is bordered by St Leonards to the north and The Murray to the northeast, making it a well-connected part of the community that may be of interest for planning applications and developments in the region.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Birniehill a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Birniehill 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 Birniehill
In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Birniehill. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Birniehill may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 68 days on average, decisions near Birniehill slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Birniehill were full planning applications (13), outline applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 62% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 8 medium-scale applications, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- The Murray planning applications
- Saint Leonards planning applications
- Whitehills planning applications
- Kelvin planning applications
- East Kilbride planning applications
- East Mains planning applications
- Westwood planning applications
- Calderwood planning applications
Related Planning Guides
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.