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Planning in Coltness

Approved
100%
27 of 27 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Coltness in the last 24 months, from North Lanarkshire Council's planning register.

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About Coltness

Coltness, the largest suburb of Wishaw in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, has a population of approximately 4,500, based on the 2001 census. As a key area within Wishaw, Coltness presents various opportunities and considerations for planning applications, making it an important focus for developers and urban planners.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Coltness area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Coltness a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Coltness 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Coltness, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 32 planning applications were submitted near Coltness. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.

The most common types were outline applications (10), full planning applications (7), telecoms (2).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Coltness?
In the last 24 months, 32 planning applications were submitted near Coltness. The approval rate is 100%.
How long do planning decisions take near Coltness?
The average planning decision time near Coltness is 41 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 Coltness?
The planning approval rate near Coltness is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Coltness?
The most common type of planning application near Coltness is outline applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Coltness?
You can search and track planning applications near Coltness on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.