Draffan, South Lanarkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Draffan, South Lanarkshire.

South Lanarkshire · Scotland · settlement

About Draffan

Draffan is a small hamlet in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, situated approximately 4 miles southeast of Larkhall and just 1 mile east of the M74 motorway. Its proximity to major transport links makes it a noteworthy area for planning applications, particularly for developments that benefit from easy access to surrounding regions.

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Area Information

Admin district: South Lanarkshire
Parliamentary constituency: Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
LSOA: Carstairs, Carstairs Junction and Carnwath - 06

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Draffan.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Draffan based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Draffan.

- East Draffan Farm Draffan Road Lanark ML11 9PW
Conversion of redundant farm outbuildings to form 2 no. dwellinghouses and alterations/extensions to existing dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2011-10-06
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A brief summary of Draffan in South Lanarkshire

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

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