Bothwell, South Lanarkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bothwell, South Lanarkshire.
South Lanarkshire · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Bothwell are administered by South Lanarkshire Council. View the full South Lanarkshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Bothwell
Bothwell is a conservation village situated in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, and forms part of the Greater Glasgow area. Located on the north bank of the River Clyde, it is approximately 9 miles east-south-east of Glasgow city centre and borders Uddingston and Hamilton. Notably, in the early 2020s, Bothwell experienced several high-profile gang-related firebomb attacks, which may be relevant for those researching local planning applications and community safety measures.
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Area Information
- Admin district: North Lanarkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Coatbridge and Bellshill
- LSOA: Fallside - 04
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bothwell.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bothwell.
- 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 Bothwell based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
21 planning applications found near Bothwell.
- P/26/0721 · Received: Thu 11 Jun 2026 · Validated: Thu 11 Jun 2026 - 24B Fairfield Place Bothwell G71 8RP
Proposed single storey side extension to detached dwelling
Status: Undecided | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-06-11 - - 4 Orchard Avenue Bothwell G71 8NF
NMV to the side extension, including an increase in the footprint of the extension and the replacement of a single rooflight with two rooflights (granted under P/24/1064).
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - P/26/0032/V · Received: Wed 10 Jun 2026 · Validated: Wed 10 Jun 2026 - 4 Orchard Avenue Bothwell G71 8NF
NMV to the side extension, including an increase in the footprint of the extension and the replacement of a single rooflight with two rooflights (granted under P/24/1064).
Status: Undecided | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-06-10 - P/26/0032/V - 4 Orchard Avenue Bothwell G71 8NF
NMV to the side extension, including an increase in the footprint of the extension and the replacement of a single rooflight with two rooflights (granted under P/24/1064).
Status: Undecided | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-06-10 - P/26/0653 - Silverwells House 1 Old Mill Road Bothwell G71 8AY
Reinstatement of interiors after fire damage, internal alterations to a B listed building and retrospective decking and canopies to rear of building
Status: Undecided | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-05-25 - - 1 Silverwells Court Bothwell Glasgow South Lanarkshire G71 8LT
3m crown reduction of a Acer (Maple) tree (tree 1), 6m crown reduction of Cherry tree (tree 2), 6m crown reduction of Cedar tree (tree 4), and pruning of a conifer tree (tree 3).
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - Tarvit The Glebe Bothwell G71 8AE
Conversion of garage to dwellinghouse (Certificate of Lawfulness - Exisitng)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 9 Byron Court Bothwell G71 8TW
Replacement of existing conservatory and erection of a single storey rear extension (Certificate of Lawfulness Proposed)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 21 Blantyre Mill Road Bothwell G71 8DY
Formation of door opening on rear elevation, stairs and associated alterations (part retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - Flat 2 Kirkfield 12A Uddingston Road Bothwell G71 8PH
Installation of replacement uPVC sliding sash and case windows (Prior Approval)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - 4A Mill Road Bothwell G71 8DQ
Erection of single-storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - Flat 1 18 Silverwells Crescent Bothwell G71 8DR
Demolition of existing conservatory, erection of replacement single-storey sunroom on side elevation and associated alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-10-17
View full details - - Flat 3 Kirkfield 12A Uddingston Road Bothwell G71 8PH
Replacement windows in a conservation area (prior notification)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - 4 Dunclutha Drive Bothwell G71 8SQ
Erection of extensions to sides, rear, and front of existing dwelling, with associated alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - 4 Fife Crescent Bothwell G71 8DG
Installation of replacement windows replacing existing white uPVC frames with black uPVC or aluminium frames. (Prior Notification)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 4 Uddingston Road Bothwell G71 8PG
Conversion of 1.5 storey dwellinghouse to 2-storey with associated rear extension/alterations, formation of pitched roof on garage and widening of vehicular access
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-02-14
View full details - - Bothwell Parish Church Main Street Bothwell G71 8EX
Installation of telecommunications apparatus including 4 antennas, 1 dish, a cabinet, replacement louvres and ancillary development/equipment
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2024-12-23
View full details - - 19 Grieve Croft Bothwell G71 8LU
Erection of single storey rear extension and part conversion of internal double garage to habitable accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2024-10-03
View full details - - 5 Blantyre Mill Road Bothwell G71 8DD
Installation of bi-fold doors in rear elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2024-04-26
View full details - - 8 Glebe Wynd Bothwell G71 8QT
Demolition of existing dwellinghouse and erection of new 3 storey dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2023-12-22
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A brief summary of Bothwell in South Lanarkshire
Bothwell is a conservation village situated in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, and forms part of the Greater Glasgow area. Located on the north bank of the River Clyde, it is approximately 9 miles east-south-east of Glasgow city centre and borders Uddingston and Hamilton. Notably, in the early 2020s, Bothwell experienced several high-profile gang-related firebomb attacks, which may be relevant for those researching local planning applications and community safety measures.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bothwell a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bothwell 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 Bothwell
In the last 24 months, 35 planning applications were submitted near Bothwell. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Bothwell may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 69 days on average, decisions near Bothwell slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Bothwell were full planning applications (15), outline applications (6), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 6 medium-scale applications, 20 smaller schemes were submitted.
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