How long do planning decisions take near Coltness?

The average planning decision time near Coltness is 18 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 approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Coltness?

The most common type of planning application near Coltness is outline applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Coltness?

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Coltness, North Lanarkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Coltness, North Lanarkshire.

North Lanarkshire · Scotland · settlement

Planning applications in Coltness are administered by North Lanarkshire Council. View the full North Lanarkshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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.

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Area Information

Admin district: North Lanarkshire
Parliamentary constituency: Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke
LSOA: Craigneuk Wishaw - 04

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Coltness.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Coltness based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Coltness.

- Land At Coltness Road Coltness Wishaw North Lanarkshire
Removal of the existing 20m monopole supporting 3no antennas and installation of a replacement 20m monopole supporting 9no antennas, removal of 1no cabinet and installation of 3no new cabinet and anci
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-07-05
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- 43 Maxton Crescent Coltness Wishaw North Lanarkshire ML2 8SQ
Proposed Garden Room
Status: Permitted | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-10-27
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A brief summary of Coltness in North Lanarkshire

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

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.

Planning Activity in Coltness

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Coltness. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 18 days.

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

The average decision time of 18 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Coltness were outline applications (2).

In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications was submitted.

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