How long do planning decisions take near Forgewood?

The average planning decision time near Forgewood is 33 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 Forgewood?

The planning approval rate near Forgewood is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Forgewood?

The most common type of planning application near Forgewood is outline applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Forgewood?

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Forgewood, North Lanarkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Forgewood, North Lanarkshire.

North Lanarkshire · Scotland · settlement

Planning applications in Forgewood are administered by North Lanarkshire Council. View the full North Lanarkshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Forgewood

Forgewood is a small, modernised suburb located in the north-west of Motherwell, North Lanarkshire. Primarily residential, it features a mix of housing and low-rise flats, with several older buildings having been replaced. The area is equipped with essential local services, including a pharmacy, post office, convenience store, and a community centre rebuilt in 2016. Additionally, Braidhurst High School, which serves approximately 600 students, is situated to the south-east, enhancing the area's appeal for families.

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Area Information

Admin district: North Lanarkshire
Parliamentary constituency: Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke
LSOA: Muirhouse - 02

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Forgewood.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Forgewood based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Forgewood in North Lanarkshire

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

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Planning Activity in Forgewood

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Forgewood. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 33 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Forgewood may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 33 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Forgewood were outline applications (1).

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