How long do planning decisions take near Castlecary?

The average planning decision time near Castlecary is 8 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 Castlecary?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Castlecary?

The most common type of planning application near Castlecary is advertising, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Castlecary?

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Castlecary, North Lanarkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Castlecary, North Lanarkshire.

North Lanarkshire · Scotland · settlement

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About Castlecary

Castlecary is a historic village in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, located near the Falkirk border and close to Cumbernauld. Known for its rich infrastructure history, Castlecary features a bridged river, a Roman fort, and a Victorian railway viaduct, alongside modern transport links including a motorway. Originally part of the parish of Falkirk, the village was annexed to Cumbernauld in the early 18th century and has connections to nearby Allandale, which was established for fireclay workers from Castlecary.

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Area Information

Admin district: North Lanarkshire
Parliamentary constituency: Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch
LSOA: Balloch West - 03

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Castlecary.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Castlecary based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Castlecary.

- 18 and 20 Kelvinview Avenue Banknock Bonnybridge FK4 1JR
Change of Use from 2 Flats to 1 Dwellinghouse with Extensions and Alterations to the dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2023-11-29
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A brief summary of Castlecary in North Lanarkshire

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

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Planning Activity in Castlecary

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Castlecary. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 8 days.

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

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

The most common application types near Castlecary were advertising consent (2).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.

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