How long do planning decisions take near Cambuslang?

The average planning decision time near Cambuslang is 58 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 Cambuslang?

The planning approval rate near Cambuslang is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Cambuslang?

The most common type of planning application near Cambuslang is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Cambuslang?

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Cambuslang, South Lanarkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Cambuslang, South Lanarkshire.

South Lanarkshire · Scotland · settlement

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

About Cambuslang

Cambuslang, located on the south-eastern outskirts of Greater Glasgow, is a notable town in South Lanarkshire with a population of around 30,000, making it the 27th largest in Scotland. Often regarded as the largest village due to its lack of a town hall, Cambuslang shares borders with Rutherglen to the west and encompasses historical hamlets such as Newton, Flemington, Westburn, and Halfway. This vibrant community is an important area for planning applications, reflecting its ongoing growth and development.

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Area Information

Admin district: South Lanarkshire
Parliamentary constituency: Rutherglen
LSOA: High Blantyre - 05

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Cambuslang based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Cambuslang.

P/26/0810 · Received: Mon 29 Jun 2026 · Validated: Mon 29 Jun 2026 - 70 Greenlees Road Cambuslang G72 8DX
Erection of single-storey extension at rear of dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-06-29
P/26/0708 · Received: Mon 08 Jun 2026 · Validated: Tue 16 Jun 2026 - 5 Huntly Drive Cambuslang G72 8PU
Erection of single-storey rear extension and erection of raised terrace at the rear of dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-06-16
P/26/0708 - 5 Huntly Drive Cambuslang G72 8PU
Erection of single-storey rear extension and erection of raised decking at the rear of dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-06-16
P/26/0575 - 2 Tanzieknowe Place Cambuslang G72 8RF
Erection of single-storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-05-20
- 23 Stewarton Drive Cambuslang G72 8DF
Installation of two windows, glass entrance and internal alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2023-04-26
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A brief summary of Cambuslang in South Lanarkshire

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Cambuslang 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 Cambuslang

In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Cambuslang. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Cambuslang.

At 58 days on average, decisions near Cambuslang slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Cambuslang were full planning applications (6), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.

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