Ferniegair, South Lanarkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ferniegair, South Lanarkshire.
South Lanarkshire · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Ferniegair are administered by South Lanarkshire Council. View the full South Lanarkshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Ferniegair
Ferniegair is a village situated in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, located across the Avon Water from Hamilton. It lies along the A72 road, which connects to Larkhall, making it a key area for planning applications due to its strategic position and accessibility.
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Area Information
- Admin district: South Lanarkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Hamilton and Clyde Valley
- LSOA: Eddlewood - 04
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ferniegair.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ferniegair.
- 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 Ferniegair based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
35 planning applications found near Ferniegair.
- P/26/0650 - Avonbridge Hotel Carlisle Road Hamilton ML3 7DB
Erection of balcony
Status: Undecided | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-06-17 - P/26/0544 - 1 Laverock Avenue Hamilton ML3 7DD
Erection of single-storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-05-08 - - 1 Laverock Avenue Hamilton ML3 7DD
Erection of single-storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-04-30
View full details - - Chatelherault Inn 94 Carlisle Road Ferniegair ML3 7TX
Installation of a food preparation container and formation of an external cooking area and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 2 Wallace Place Hamilton ML3 7DE
Demolition of rear porch, erection of two storey side extension and single storey rear extension (reduced footprint of rear extension)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-11-04
View full details - - The Bungalow Avon Bridge Old Avon Road Ferniegair ML3 7UH
Erection of multi purpose outbuilding.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2024-09-06
View full details - - 2 Wallace Place Hamilton ML3 7DE
Demolition of rear porch, erection of two storey side extension and single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2024-08-21
View full details - - 6 Duchess Court Hamilton ML3 7DW
Erection of first floor side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2024-07-29
View full details - - 5 Smithycroft Hamilton ML3 7UL
Conversion of bungalow to two storey dwellinghouse (erection of first floor extension), conversion of integral garage to habitable room and erection of external store.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2023-12-19
View full details - - 3 Hunting Lodge Gardens Hamilton ML3 7EB
Erection of retaining wall to enable leveling of rear garden and erection of greenhouse.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2023-07-12
View full details - - 1 Old Avon Road Hamilton ML3 7BT
Erection of single storey rear extension and detached double garage and fully re-rendered external walls
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2023-02-13
View full details - - 50 Carlisle Road Ferniegair Hamilton ML3 7TX
Conversion of car porch to double garage with associated external alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2022-07-08
View full details - - Flat 9 Avon Court 41 Carlisle Road Hamilton ML3 7GR
Crown pollard and removal of dead branches from x1 tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2022-04-13
View full details - - 19 Fergus Gardens Hamilton ML3 7DF
Demolition of rear conservatory, garage and chimney and erection of side and rear extensions with associated raised decking at rear.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2022-02-21
View full details - - 1 Regency Court Hamilton ML3 7EA
Erection of 1.8m high side boundary fence (Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2021-11-17
View full details - - 1 Regency Court Hamilton ML3 7EA
Removal of side bay window, erection of flat roofed rear extension and formation of patio.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2020-11-20
View full details - - 14 Duchess Court Hamilton ML3 7DW
Erection of single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2020-08-17
View full details - - 7 Hunting Lodge Gardens Hamilton ML3 7EB
Erection of single storey rear extension with roof terrace and associated alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2020-06-05
View full details - - The Bungalow Avon Bridge Old Avon Road Ferniegair Hamilton ML3 7UH
Installation of front and rear dormer windows, associated alterations (solar panels, rooflights and installation of new windows) and enlargement of garden area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2020-03-27
View full details - - 21 Royal Drive Hamilton ML3 7DJ
Demolition of conservatory, erection of single storey front and rear extension and associated alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2019-04-08
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A brief summary of Ferniegair in South Lanarkshire
Ferniegair is a village situated in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, located across the Avon Water from Hamilton. It lies along the A72 road, which connects to Larkhall, making it a key area for planning applications due to its strategic position and accessibility.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Ferniegair a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ferniegair 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 Ferniegair
In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Ferniegair. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Ferniegair may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 64 days on average, decisions near Ferniegair slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Ferniegair were full planning applications (19), discharge of conditions (2), advertising consent (1). Full planning applications account for 76% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 6 medium-scale applications, 16 smaller schemes were submitted.
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