Blantyre, South Lanarkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Blantyre, South Lanarkshire.
South Lanarkshire · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Blantyre are administered by South Lanarkshire Council. View the full South Lanarkshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Blantyre
Blantyre is a vibrant town and civil parish in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, home to approximately 16,900 residents. Surrounded by the scenic River Clyde to the north and various burns to the west, east, and south, Blantyre offers a unique blend of natural beauty and community life, making it an area of interest for planning applications and developments.
Population: 16,900 (2016)
District: South Lanarkshire
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Area Information
- Admin district: South Lanarkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Rutherglen
- LSOA: Halfway, Hallside and Drumsagard - 05
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Blantyre.
- 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 Blantyre based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
242 planning applications found near Blantyre.
- - Larkfield Recreation Area Glenfruin Road Blantyre Glasgow South Lanarkshire
Minor alterations to the position and design of portacabin changing rooms (non-material variation to P/23/1289)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - 22 Cameron Way Blantyre G72 9DF
Removal of existing sunroom and erection of new single storey sunroom
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 17 Station Road Blantyre G72 9AA
Placement of an ancillary shipping container to be used as a private office (Certificate of Lawfulness - Proposed)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 21 Coldstream Street Blantyre G72 0SR
Erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-11-10
View full details - - 72 Wheatland Avenue Blantyre G72 9QT
Erection of two storey side extension to existing dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-08-26
View full details - - 17 Station Road Blantyre G72 9AA
Demolition of rear projection and associated porch and erection of rear extension and formation of a rear dormer window
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 8 Larch Court Blantyre G72 9HF
Erection of front porch and rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2024-12-12
View full details - - 19 Ivy Place Blantyre G72 9RA
Erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2024-09-20
View full details - - The Olive 93 Broompark Road Blantyre G72 9SQ
Erection of single storey rear extension with internal alterations and car parking
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2024-09-09
View full details - - 16 Oaklea Crescent Blantyre G72 9PX
Erection of single storey side extension with front porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2024-09-05
View full details - - 8 Jedburgh Street Blantyre G72 0SU
Erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2024-07-17
View full details - - 18 Fernslea Avenue Blantyre G72 9PJ
Erection of single storey rear/side extension and installation of rear dormer window.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2024-07-12
View full details - - 34 Station Road Blantyre G72 9AB
Erection of single storey rear extension with associated decking and installation of rear dormer window
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2024-06-21
View full details - - 256 Glasgow Road Blantyre G72 0YH
Alterations to shopfront.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2024-04-24
View full details - - The Olive 93 Broompark Road Blantyre G72 9SQ
Erection of function room, formation of enclosed beer garden, provision of improved access and parking along with associated alterations.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2024-03-01
View full details - - 35 Harkins Avenue Blantyre G72 0RQ
Erection of single-storey rear-extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2024-01-18
View full details - - Carrigan's 100 Broompark Road Blantyre G72 9RN
Change of use of vacant Class 1A premises to incorporate floorspace into adjacent function suite of public house.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2024-01-02
View full details - - Land Adjacent To Stonefield Road And Larkfield Neighbourhood Hall Blantyre
Formation of football pitch/sports facility and installation of six 15 metre high floodlights, refurbishment and extension of Larkfield Hall, formation of additional parking, re-alignment of existing
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2023-10-09
View full details - - Larkfield Neighbourhood Hall Broompark Road Blantyre G72 9XB
Community Asset Transfer request for purchase of Larkfield Neighbourhood Hall and adjacent football pitch Broompark Road/Stonefield Road, Blantyre, G72 9XB
Status: Undecided | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2023-09-22
View full details - - 5 Oaklea Crescent Blantyre G72 9PX
Erection of single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2023-09-19
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A brief summary of Blantyre in South Lanarkshire
Blantyre is a vibrant town and civil parish in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, home to approximately 16,900 residents. Surrounded by the scenic River Clyde to the north and various burns to the west, east, and south, Blantyre offers a unique blend of natural beauty and community life, making it an area of interest for planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 16,900 (2016 estimate). It sits within the South Lanarkshire district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Blantyre a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Blantyre 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 Blantyre
In the last 24 months, 30 planning applications were submitted near Blantyre. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 77 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Blantyre.
The average decision period of 77 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Blantyre were full planning applications (19), outline applications (6), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 63% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 12 medium-scale applications, 16 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 23 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 5 applications
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