How long do planning decisions take near Coatbridge?

The average planning decision time near Coatbridge is 25 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 Coatbridge?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Coatbridge?

The most common type of planning application near Coatbridge is outline applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Coatbridge?

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Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire.

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About Coatbridge

Coatbridge, located in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, is approximately 8.5 miles east of Glasgow city centre and nestled in the central Lowlands. Together with the nearby town of Airdrie, it constitutes the Monklands area, which is often regarded as part of the Greater Glasgow urban region, despite not being included in official population counts since 2016 due to geographical gaps. This context is essential for understanding local planning applications and development opportunities in the region.

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Area Information

Admin district: North Lanarkshire
Parliamentary constituency: Coatbridge and Bellshill
LSOA: Marnoch and Glenboig - 02

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Coatbridge.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Coatbridge based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Coatbridge.

- 8C Lefroy Street Blairhill Coatbridge North Lanarkshire ML5 1PN
Sectional dismantling of mature birch and mature alder trees.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2023-06-16
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A brief summary of Coatbridge in North Lanarkshire

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

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Planning Activity in Coatbridge

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Coatbridge. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 25 days.

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

The average decision time of 25 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Coatbridge were outline applications (4), full planning applications (1).

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

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