Carbrain, North Lanarkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Carbrain, North Lanarkshire.
North Lanarkshire · Scotland · settlement
About Carbrain
Carbrain is a neighbourhood located in Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. Historically, it began as a farm steading and remained largely undeveloped until the early 20th century, with only a few buildings documented in 1864 and minimal growth by the outbreak of the First World War. By 1956, Carbrain was predominantly farmland, featuring a small burn that likely flowed through the area, contributing to the local landscape and water systems. Researchers looking into planning applications in Carbrain should consider its agricultural roots and gradual development over the years.
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Area Information
- Admin district: North Lanarkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch
- LSOA: Village and Castlecary - 01
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Carbrain.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Carbrain.
- 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 Carbrain based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
216 planning applications found near Carbrain.
- - Land At 19A Clouden Road Kildrum Cumbernauld North Lanarkshire G67 2HP
Notice of Intention to Install Fixed Line Broadband Apparatus (2 Telegraph poles)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - Site At Carbrain Power Station Glencryan Road Carbrain Cumbernauld North Lanarkshire G67 2UH
Use of land as scaffold storage yard and storage shed (in retrospect)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - 13D Glencryan Road Carbrain Cumbernauld North Lanarkshire G67 2UH
S42 Application to alter Condition 2 of permission 24/00895/FUL to allow sunday opening from 9am to 9pm
Status: Permitted | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-08-07
View full details - - Site To The Rear Of Cumbernauld Indoor Bowling Club Tryst Road Town Centre Cumbernauld North Lanarkshire G67 1JW
Installation of 20m high Telecoms Mast and Apparatus - Prior Notification for Electronic Communication Code Operators
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-02-19
View full details - - Land To The East Of Yule Way Town Centre Cumbernauld North Lanarkshire
New 20m high valmont streetworks monopole on a root foundation with 9 No. proposed atennas at 16.32m, 18.22m, 19.52m and 2 No. 300m dishes at 13.62m and associated equirpment. Works at ground level in
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-02-14
View full details - - 21E Glencryan Road Carbrain Cumbernauld North Lanarkshire G67 2UH
Change of Use Class 6 Business to Class 11 Assembly & Leisure (Gym/Personal Training Studio)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-02-10
View full details - - Beefeater And Premier Inn Nos. 4 And 4A South Muirhead Road Town Centre Cumbernauld Glasgow G67 1AX
Side Extension to Existing Hotel and Partial Conversion of Restaurant to Guest Accommodation (Additional 16 Bedrooms) Including External Alterations & Other Associated Works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-02-05
View full details - - 18A Clouden Road Kildrum Cumbernauld North Lanarkshire G67 2HY
Erection of Air Heat Pump & Installation of New Heating System
Status: Permitted | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2024-12-02
View full details - - Carbrain Electricity Storage Glencryan Road Carbrain Cumbernauld North Lanarkshire G67 2UH
Installation of Diesel Generator, Fuel Tank and Welfare Cabin
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2024-11-08
View full details - - Red Cross Centre Glenhove Road Carbrain Cumbernauld North Lanarkshire G67 2LF
Part Change of Use to Community Cafe
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2024-10-23
View full details - - 13D Glencryan Road Carbrain Cumbernauld North Lanarkshire G67 2UH
Change of use from workshop (sui generis) to a football coaching area (class 11)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2024-08-28
View full details - - McDonalds Restaurants Ltd 3 Tryst Road Town Centre Cumbernauld North Lanarkshire G67 1JW
Extension and External Alterations of McDonald's Restaurant and Drive-Thru
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2024-05-21
View full details - - Car Park At Fleming House 2 Tryst Road Town Centre Cumbernauld North Lanarkshire G67 1JW
Emergency Installation of Electronic Communications Apparatus - 30m mast and equipment (temporary period max 18 months)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2024-05-14
View full details - - Nos. 1-103 & 2-204 Millcroft Road Cumbernauld North Lanarkshire
Demolition of 169 Flats (Blocks C,D and E) and Construction of 72 Flatted Units for Social Rent Including associated Car Parking & Amenity Landscaping
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2024-03-27
View full details - - McDonalds Restaurants Ltd 3 Tryst Road Town Centre Cumbernauld North Lanarkshire G67 1JW
Relocation of a Freestanding Sign within the Drive Thru Lane
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2024-02-21
View full details - - McDonalds Restaurants Ltd 3 Tryst Road Town Centre Cumbernauld North Lanarkshire G67 1JW
Extensions and External Alterations of McDonald's Restaraunt and Drive-Thru
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2024-02-21
View full details - - 1B Doonside Kildrum Cumbernauld North Lanarkshire G67 2HX
Single Storey Rear Extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2024-01-22
View full details - - Tryst Complex Tryst Road Town Centre Cumbernauld North Lanarkshire G67 1EW
Upgrade to existing telecommunications installation
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2024-01-10
View full details - - 19A Glencryan Road Carbrain Cumbernauld North Lanarkshire G67 2UH
Change of Use Class 4 Business to Class 11 Assembly and Leisure (Gym)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2023-09-25
View full details - - McDonalds Restaurants Ltd 3 Tryst Road Town Centre Cumbernauld North Lanarkshire G67 1JW
Installation of two rapid electric vehicle charging stations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2023-08-03
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A brief summary of Carbrain in North Lanarkshire
Carbrain is a neighbourhood located in Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. Historically, it began as a farm steading and remained largely undeveloped until the early 20th century, with only a few buildings documented in 1864 and minimal growth by the outbreak of the First World War. By 1956, Carbrain was predominantly farmland, featuring a small burn that likely flowed through the area, contributing to the local landscape and water systems. Researchers looking into planning applications in Carbrain should consider its agricultural roots and gradual development over the years.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Carbrain a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Carbrain 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 Carbrain
In the last 24 months, 30 planning applications were submitted near Carbrain. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Carbrain may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Carbrain were full planning applications (13), outline applications (9), 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, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 16 medium-scale applications, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.
31 planning appeals were lodged, of which 11 were allowed and 20 were dismissed (35% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 26 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 3 applications
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