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Planning in East Kilbride

Approved
89%
63 of 67 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of East Kilbride in the last 24 months, from South Lanarkshire Council's planning register.

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Around East Kilbride

Postcode districts

G74 107 applications in the last 12 monthsG75 66 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: South Lanarkshire Council

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About East Kilbride

East Kilbride, commonly known as EK, is the largest town in South Lanarkshire and the sixth most populous locality in Scotland. Designated as Scotland's first "new town" in 1947, it has since experienced significant growth from its humble village origins. Situated on a raised plateau south of the Cathkin Braes, East Kilbride is approximately eight miles southeast of Glasgow, making it an important area for planning applications and developments in the region.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, East Kilbride 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near East Kilbride, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 80 planning applications were submitted near East Kilbride. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (40), outline applications (9), advertising consent (4).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near East Kilbride?
In the last 24 months, 80 planning applications were submitted near East Kilbride. The approval rate is 89%.
How long do planning decisions take near East Kilbride?
The average planning decision time near East Kilbride is 65 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 East Kilbride?
The planning approval rate near East Kilbride is 89%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near East Kilbride?
The most common type of planning application near East Kilbride is full planning applications, with 40 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near East Kilbride?
You can search and track planning applications near East Kilbride on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.