Covington, South Lanarkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Covington, South Lanarkshire.
South Lanarkshire · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Covington are administered by South Lanarkshire Council. View the full South Lanarkshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Covington
Covington is a village and civil parish located in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, within the Clydesdale area. Situated approximately four miles west of Biggar and around 40 miles from both Edinburgh and Glasgow, Covington, alongside the neighbouring village of Thankerton, had a population of 761 as of the 2022 census. This growing community may present opportunities for planning applications and development in the region.
District: South Lanarkshire
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Area Information
- Admin district: Scottish Borders
- Parliamentary constituency: Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- LSOA: Broughton to Tweedsmuir
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Covington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Covington.
- 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 Covington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
45 planning applications found near Covington.
- - Covington Mains Farm Covington Road Thankerton Biggar ML12 6NE
Erection of chicken/egg production shed and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - Covington House Covington Road Thankerton Biggar ML12 6NE
Demolition of two existing single storey extensions and erection of two new single storey extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2023-08-04
View full details - - Covington House Covington Road Thankerton Biggar ML12 6NE
Internal and external alterations to listed building and associated development within curtilage (Listed Building Consent)
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2023-08-04
View full details - - Bonnet Knowe Nursery Covington Road Thankerton Biggar
Erection of 4 single-storey dwellings on former nursery site, formation of access road and associated parking areas and landscaping.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2023-03-17
View full details - - Land 18M Northwest Of Bonnet Knowe Cottage Bonnett Knowe Cottage Covington Road Thankerton Biggar South Lanarkshire
Erection of detached house
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2021-11-30
View full details - - 108 Covington Road Thankerton Biggar South Lanarkshire ML12 6NE
Erection of dwellinghouse and formation of associated vehicular access (amendment to P/18/0752)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2021-10-04
View full details - - 88 Covington Road Thankerton Biggar ML12 6NE
Removal of part of rear wall and alterations to internal structure, replacement door and windows to front elevation, the reintroduction of a thatched roof finish to existing building and erection of s
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2020-07-23
View full details - - 88 Covington Road Thankerton Biggar ML12 6NE
The removal of part of the rear wall and alterations to internal structure, replacement door and windows to front elevation, the reintroduction of a thatched roof finish to existing building and the e
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2020-07-23
View full details - - Bonnet Knowe Nursery Covington Road Thankerton Biggar South Lanarkshire
Erection of three 1¾ storey detached dwellings, and formation of associated access.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2019-08-14
View full details - - Bonnet Knowe Nursery Covington Road Thankerton Biggar South Lanarkshire
Erection of four 1¾ storey detached dwellings, and formation of associated access and parking areas
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2019-08-07
View full details - - The Old School Covington Road Thankerton Biggar ML12 6NE
Erection of single storey rear extension (Listed Building Consent)
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2019-03-04
View full details - - Land 60M Northeast Of Bonnett Knowe Cottage Covington Road Thankerton Biggar South Lanarkshire
Erection of dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2018-05-25
View full details - - Proposed Residential Development - 40M North Of 98 Covington Road Covington Road Thankerton Biggar South Lanarkshire
Erection of 4 dwellinghouses and formation of associated access
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2018-05-25
View full details - - Bonnet Knowe Nursery Covington Road Newtown Of Covington Biggar
Erection of four 1 1/2 storey detached dwellings, and formation of associated access (Renewal of planning consent CL/13/0344)
Status: Permitted | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2016-08-29
View full details - - Land At Covington Road Thankerton Biggar
Erect 3 dwellinghouses
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2015-03-13
View full details - - 85 Covington Road Thankerton Biggar ML12 6NE
Siting of ancillary building incorporating home office, storage and domestic garage together with change of use to garden ground
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2014-11-11
View full details - - Plot Adjacent To The Old School Covington Road Biggar ML12 6NE
Erection of one and three quarter dwellinghouse (amendment to planning application no: CL/12/0356)
Status: Permitted | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2014-10-17
View full details - - Agricultural Land To The East Of Newton Of Covington
Erection of two wind turbines (27.2m to blade tip)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2013-10-28
View full details - - Bonnet Knowe Nursery Covington Road Newton Of Covington By Thankerton, ML12 6NE
Erection of four 1 1/2 storey detached dwellings, and formation of associated access (Renewal of planning consent CL/10/0282)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2013-09-10
View full details - - Covington Mains Farm Covington Road Thankerton Biggar ML12 6ND
Erection of poultry shed
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2013-09-06
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A brief summary of Covington in South Lanarkshire
Covington is a village and civil parish located in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, within the Clydesdale area. Situated approximately four miles west of Biggar and around 40 miles from both Edinburgh and Glasgow, Covington, alongside the neighbouring village of Thankerton, had a population of 761 as of the 2022 census. This growing community may present opportunities for planning applications and development in the region. It sits within the South Lanarkshire district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Covington a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Covington 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 Covington
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Covington.
The most common application types near Covington were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application was submitted.
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