Earnock, South Lanarkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Earnock, South Lanarkshire.
South Lanarkshire · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Earnock are administered by South Lanarkshire Council. View the full South Lanarkshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Earnock
Earnock, located south of Hamilton in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, was once an expansive estate that spanned from the western side of Strathaven Road to the western limits of the Parish of Hamilton. Its historical significance and geographical boundaries make it an area of interest for planning applications and developments in the region.
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Area Information
- Admin district: South Lanarkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Hamilton and Clyde Valley
- LSOA: Ashgill, Netherburn, Quarter and Glassford - 07
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Earnock.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Earnock.
- 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 Earnock based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Earnock.
- P/26/0586 - 14 Coylton Crescent Hamilton ML3 9NL
Erection of single-storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-05-20 - - 26 Torwood Brae Hamilton ML3 9XB
Demolition of garage. Erection of two storey side extension, single storey rear extension and associated alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 82 Durisdeer Drive Hamilton ML3 8XH
Erection of single-storey side and rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - 4 Coylton Crescent Hamilton ML3 9NL
Erection of single storey side extension to dwellinghouse.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2023-08-23
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A brief summary of Earnock in South Lanarkshire
Earnock, located south of Hamilton in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, was once an expansive estate that spanned from the western side of Strathaven Road to the western limits of the Parish of Hamilton. Its historical significance and geographical boundaries make it an area of interest for planning applications and developments in the region.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Earnock a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Earnock 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 Earnock
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Earnock. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 92 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Earnock may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 92 days, decisions near Earnock take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Earnock were full planning applications (6), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 55% 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, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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