Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire.
North Lanarkshire · Scotland · Town
Planning applications in Cumbernauld are administered by North Lanarkshire Council. View the full North Lanarkshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Cumbernauld
Cumbernauld, located in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, is the most populous town in the region and the tenth largest locality in the country. Strategically positioned in Scotland's Central Belt, it sits on the watershed between the Forth and Clyde rivers, with a cultural affinity towards Glasgow. Originally designed as a New Town, planners aimed to accommodate 80% of its housing demand from the nearby city, addressing housing pressures in the area. This context is essential for understanding the planning landscape and housing developments within Cumbernauld.
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Area Information
- Admin district: North Lanarkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch
- LSOA: Cumbernauld Central - 02
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cumbernauld.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cumbernauld.
- 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 Cumbernauld based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
168 planning applications found near Cumbernauld.
- - Land At 19A Clouden Road Kildrum Cumbernauld North Lanarkshire G67 2HP
Notice of Intention to Install Fixed Line Broadband Apparatus (2 Telegraph poles)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - Site At Carbrain Power Station Glencryan Road Carbrain Cumbernauld North Lanarkshire G67 2UH
Use of land as scaffold storage yard and storage shed (in retrospect)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - 13D Glencryan Road Carbrain Cumbernauld North Lanarkshire G67 2UH
S42 Application to alter Condition 2 of permission 24/00895/FUL to allow sunday opening from 9am to 9pm
Status: Permitted | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-08-07
View full details - - Site To The Rear Of Cumbernauld Indoor Bowling Club Tryst Road Town Centre Cumbernauld North Lanarkshire G67 1JW
Installation of 20m high Telecoms Mast and Apparatus - Prior Notification for Electronic Communication Code Operators
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-02-19
View full details - - Land To The East Of Yule Way Town Centre Cumbernauld North Lanarkshire
New 20m high valmont streetworks monopole on a root foundation with 9 No. proposed atennas at 16.32m, 18.22m, 19.52m and 2 No. 300m dishes at 13.62m and associated equirpment. Works at ground level in
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-02-14
View full details - - 18A Clouden Road Kildrum Cumbernauld North Lanarkshire G67 2HY
Erection of Air Heat Pump & Installation of New Heating System
Status: Permitted | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2024-12-02
View full details - - Red Cross Centre Glenhove Road Carbrain Cumbernauld North Lanarkshire G67 2LF
Part Change of Use to Community Cafe
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2024-10-23
View full details - - McDonalds Restaurants Ltd 3 Tryst Road Town Centre Cumbernauld North Lanarkshire G67 1JW
Extension and External Alterations of McDonald's Restaurant and Drive-Thru
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2024-05-21
View full details - - Car Park At Fleming House 2 Tryst Road Town Centre Cumbernauld North Lanarkshire G67 1JW
Emergency Installation of Electronic Communications Apparatus - 30m mast and equipment (temporary period max 18 months)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2024-05-14
View full details - - McDonalds Restaurants Ltd 3 Tryst Road Town Centre Cumbernauld North Lanarkshire G67 1JW
Relocation of a Freestanding Sign within the Drive Thru Lane
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2024-02-21
View full details - - Tryst Complex Tryst Road Town Centre Cumbernauld North Lanarkshire G67 1EW
Upgrade to existing telecommunications installation
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2024-01-10
View full details - - Arnold Clark South Carbrain Road Carbrain Cumbernauld North Lanarkshire G67 2UA
Replacement Signage
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2023-02-02
View full details - - Pizza Hut 8 South Muirhead Road Town Centre Cumbernauld North Lanarkshire G67 1AX
Repositioning of Roof Sign on Front Elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2022-10-18
View full details - - 15A Glencryan Road Carbrain Cumbernauld North Lanarkshire G67 2UH
Change of Use of Industrial Unit to Personal Trainer Studio
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2022-10-14
View full details - - Burns Road Kildrum Cumbernauld North Lanarkshire
Application for Non Material Change of Use for 2No. Ground Floor Residential Plots (Plot Nos. 77 and 78) from Social Housing Residential to Housing Association Offices. Conversion Changes of Internal
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2022-07-20
View full details - - Land At Tryst Complex Tryst Road Town Centre Cumbernauld North Lanarkshire G67 1EW
Prior Notification for Telecoms Tower and Associated Apparatus
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2022-07-19
View full details - - Site South Of 17 Glencryan Road Carbrain Cumbernauld North Lanarkshire
Construction of Gymnasium
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2021-12-16
View full details - - 70 Burns Road Kildrum Cumbernauld Glasgow North Lanarkshire G67 2BF
Inclusion Of Naturalistic Informal Play Space Within Existing Agreed Open Parkland
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2021-11-19
View full details - - Pizza Hut 8 South Muirhead Road Town Centre Cumbernauld Glasgow North Lanarkshire G67 1AX
Part Demolition Of An Existing Building And Change Of Use From An Existing Pizza Hut Restaurant (Use Class 3) To Provide A New Restaurant (Use Class 3) And Associated Works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2021-08-17
View full details - - Fleming House 2 Tryst Road Town Centre Cumbernauld Glasgow North Lanarkshire G67 1JW
Test
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2021-05-21
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A brief summary of Cumbernauld in North Lanarkshire
Cumbernauld, located in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, is the most populous town in the region and the tenth largest locality in the country. Strategically positioned in Scotland's Central Belt, it sits on the watershed between the Forth and Clyde rivers, with a cultural affinity towards Glasgow. Originally designed as a New Town, planners aimed to accommodate 80% of its housing demand from the nearby city, addressing housing pressures in the area. This context is essential for understanding the planning landscape and housing developments within Cumbernauld.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Cumbernauld a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Cumbernauld 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 Cumbernauld
In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Cumbernauld. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Cumbernauld may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Cumbernauld were outline applications (11), full planning applications (4), telecoms (2).
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 8 medium-scale applications, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.
11 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 9 were dismissed (18% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 22 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Awaiting decision: 3 applications
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