How long do planning decisions take near Carfin?

The average planning decision time near Carfin is 14 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 Carfin?

The planning approval rate near Carfin is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Carfin?

The most common type of planning application near Carfin is outline applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Carfin?

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Carfin, North Lanarkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Carfin, North Lanarkshire.

North Lanarkshire · Scotland · settlement

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About Carfin

Carfin is a village located in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, to the north-east of Motherwell. It shares most local amenities with nearby villages, including Holytown, Newarthill, and New Stevenston, serving a combined population of approximately 20,000. This collaboration among the communities creates a cohesive environment for planning and development opportunities in the area.

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Area Information

Admin district: North Lanarkshire
Parliamentary constituency: Airdrie and Shotts
LSOA: Carfin North - 05

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Carfin.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Carfin based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Carfin.

- 1 Inveraray Gardens Newarthill Motherwell North Lanarkshire ML1 5ER
Proposed alterations and extension to existing dwelling
Status: Permitted | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-03-23
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A brief summary of Carfin in North Lanarkshire

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

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Planning Activity in Carfin

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Carfin. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 14 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Carfin may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 14 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Carfin were outline applications (3).

In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.

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