Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire.
North Lanarkshire · Scotland · Town
Planning applications in Coatbridge are administered by North Lanarkshire Council. View the full North Lanarkshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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: Drumpellier and Langloan - 01
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
121 planning applications found near Coatbridge.
- 26/00531/FUL - Summerlee Heritage Trust Heritage Way Summerlee Coatbridge North Lanarkshire ML5 1QD
Erection of Exhibition Buildings Including Associated Cottages, Garage, Community Venue, Alterations to Existing Building, and Associated External Works at Museum Grounds
Status: Undecided | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-05-29 - - 22 Frederick Street Gartsherrie Coatbridge North Lanarkshire ML5 2EZ
Retrospective Application for Single Storey Summer House in Rear Garden & Change of Use of Building to Small Home-based Massage/Therapy Room
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - Land Outside 88A Corsewall Street Blairhill Coatbridge North Lanarkshire ML5 1RD
Regulation 5 Notice of Intention to Install Fixed Line Broadband Apparatus
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-07-09
View full details - - Kelso Quadrant Summerlee Coatbridge North Lanarkshire
Installation of Fixed Line Broadband Aparatus
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-07-09
View full details - - 123 Corsewall Street Blairhill Coatbridge North Lanarkshire ML5 1NP
Proposed rear single storey extension to dwellinghouse.
Status: Permitted | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-04-01
View full details - - Central Garage Heritage Way Summerlee Coatbridge North Lanarkshire ML5 1QD
Installation of electronic communications apparatus
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-03-14
View full details - - 35 Blair Road Coatbridge North Lanarkshire ML5 1JQ
Removal of cypress conifer tree and crown thinning and 25% height reduction of lime tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-02-10
View full details - - The Stables 24A Blairhill Street Blairhill Coatbridge North Lanarkshire ML5 1PH
Firstly, remove existing render from the four walls of the property's exterior. Re-render the front of existing property with smooth render. Re-render the rear and sides of the existing property with
Status: Permitted | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2024-10-21
View full details - - 30 Lefroy Street Blairhill Coatbridge North Lanarkshire ML5 1LZ
Proposal to replace existing timber reversible windows with new upvc casement side next to side window.
Status: Permitted | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2024-07-26
View full details - - 18 Lefroy Street Blairhill Coatbridge North Lanarkshire ML5 1PN
Two mature lime trees along boundary wall of the property - Maintenance and 30% reduction of each tree canopy
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2024-07-26
View full details - - 15 Finlaystone Street Blairhill Coatbridge North Lanarkshire ML5 1NA
Removal of four Leylandii
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2024-06-06
View full details - - 15 Finlaystone Street Blairhill Coatbridge North Lanarkshire ML5 1NA
4x Leylandii - Reduce Height
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2024-05-20
View full details - - 13 Heritage View Summerlee Coatbridge North Lanarkshire ML5 1QA
Part Change of Use of Domestic Garage (Class 9) to Dog Grooming Business (Class 1)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2024-05-07
View full details - - Former Gartsherrie Primary School Gartsherrie Road Gartsherrie Coatbridge North Lanarkshire
Down-taking of Former Primary School's C-Listed Sandstone Facade (South Elevation) for Future Reinstatement
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2024-03-18
View full details - - Summerlee Heritage Trust Heritage Way Summerlee Coatbridge North Lanarkshire ML5 1QD
Air Vents to the Rear of Existing art gallery/exhibition space within the iron works building at Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life
Status: Permitted | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2023-12-21
View full details - - 8E Carradale Street Blairhill Coatbridge North Lanarkshire ML5 1PS
Replacement Windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2023-11-08
View full details - - 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
View full details - - 38 Melrose Place Summerlee Coatbridge North Lanarkshire ML5 1RJ
Alterations to existing single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2023-04-13
View full details - - 125 Corsewall Street Blairhill Coatbridge North Lanarkshire ML5 1NP
Replacement Single Storey Rear Extension
Status: Permitted | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2023-02-08
View full details - - 18 Torrisdale Street Blairhill Coatbridge North Lanarkshire ML5 1ND
Single Storey Rear and Side Extensions, Raised Deck and other alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2022-06-07
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A brief summary of Coatbridge in North Lanarkshire
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Coatbridge a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Coatbridge 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 Coatbridge
In the last 24 months, 37 planning applications were submitted near Coatbridge. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 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.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Coatbridge slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Coatbridge were full planning applications (11), outline applications (7), tree works (3). Full planning applications account for 30% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 22 medium-scale applications, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.
23 planning appeals were lodged, of which 8 were allowed and 14 were dismissed (36% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 27 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Awaiting decision: 9 applications
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