How long do planning decisions take near Gartcosh?

The average planning decision time near Gartcosh is 9 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 Gartcosh?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Gartcosh?

The most common type of planning application near Gartcosh is discharge of conditions, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Gartcosh?

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Gartcosh, North Lanarkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Gartcosh, North Lanarkshire.

North Lanarkshire · Scotland · settlement

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

About Gartcosh

Gartcosh is a village located in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, situated approximately 8 miles east of Glasgow and just 1 mile northwest of Coatbridge. Its proximity to these urban centres makes it an area of interest for planning applications, particularly for residential and commercial developments.

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Area Information

Admin district: North Lanarkshire
Parliamentary constituency: Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch
LSOA: Chryston and Muirhead - 05

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Gartcosh.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Gartcosh based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Gartcosh.

- Cleek Avenue Gartcosh North Lanarkshire
Erection of 75 Dwellinghouses with associated roads and landscaping (relating to 22/00364/S42)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-02-06
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- Heathfield Farm Drumcavel Road Muirhead North Lanarkshire G69 9EU
Approval of Matters Specified in Condition 1 (a-n) of Planning Permission in Principle 22/01250/S42 for Erection of Residential Development of 58 Dwellings, with Associated Roads, Infrastructure and L
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-02-02
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- Heathfield Farm Drumcavel Road Muirhead North Lanarkshire G69 9EU
Variation of Conditions 2b, 5 & 14 to Amended Planning Permission in Principle (22/01250/S42) for Residential Development
Status: Undecided | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-01-21
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- 68 Lochend Road Gartcosh North Lanarkshire G69 8AB
Single storey rear extension forming enlarged kitchen and dining area
Status: Permitted | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2024-02-16
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- 115 Lochend Road Gartcosh North Lanarkshire G69 8JA
Install fixed line broadband apparatus - 1 x 9m light hollow pole
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2023-12-11
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A brief summary of Gartcosh in North Lanarkshire

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

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Planning Activity in Gartcosh

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Gartcosh. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 9 days.

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

The average decision time of 9 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Gartcosh were discharge of conditions (2), full planning applications (1), outline applications (1).

In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 2 medium-scale applications were submitted.

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