How long do planning decisions take near Carluke?

The average planning decision time near Carluke is 79 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 Carluke?

The planning approval rate near Carluke is 60%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Carluke?

The most common type of planning application near Carluke is full planning applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Carluke?

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Carluke, South Lanarkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Carluke, South Lanarkshire.

South Lanarkshire · Scotland · settlement

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About Carluke

Carluke is a vibrant town situated in the picturesque Lanarkshire countryside of South Lanarkshire, Scotland. Located approximately 4.75 miles northwest of Lanark and 4.25 miles southeast of Wishaw, it offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications and development opportunities.

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Area Information

Admin district: South Lanarkshire
Parliamentary constituency: Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke
LSOA: Law - 05

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Carluke.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Carluke based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Carluke.

- 20 Hozier Street Carluke ML8 5DW
Use of dwellinghouse as office (Class 4) (retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-03-23
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- 23 Lanark Road Carluke ML8 4HE
Demolition of rear extension, side extension (orangery), outbuilding, and shed. Erection of single storey rear extension, formation of patio, and associated alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-03-17
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- 33 High Street Carluke ML8 4AL
Change of use from restaurant (Class 3) to hot food takeaway (sui generis) and installation of rear external flue
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-03-03
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- Land Adjacent To 2 Bridgend View Bridgend View Carluke ML8 4HL
Erection of 5 dwellinghouses and associated works
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-06-23
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- 10 Pegasus Avenue Carluke ML8 5TN
Demolition of rear conservatory and erection of single-storey rear extension and associated alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-06-20
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A brief summary of Carluke in South Lanarkshire

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

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Planning Activity in Carluke

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Carluke. Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 79 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 Carluke.

The average decision period of 79 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Carluke were full planning applications (7), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 78% 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, 4 medium-scale applications, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.

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