Greengairs, North Lanarkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Greengairs, North Lanarkshire.
North Lanarkshire · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Greengairs are administered by North Lanarkshire Council. View the full North Lanarkshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Greengairs
Greengairs is a village situated in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, approximately 3 miles southeast of Cumbernauld and northeast of Airdrie. Originally marked as "Green Geirs" on a map from 1754, its name translates to "green strips of grass." The village primarily features local authority housing and, together with the nearby community of Wattston, is home to around 1,190 residents, making it a key area for potential planning applications and developments.
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Area Information
- Admin district: North Lanarkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Airdrie and Shotts
- LSOA: Drumgelloch - 06
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Greengairs.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Greengairs.
- 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 Greengairs based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
59 planning applications found near Greengairs.
- 26/00524/FUL - 382 Greengairs Road Greengairs North Lanarkshire ML6 7TQ
Refurbishment of Existing Shop with Hot Food Sales, 1 Staff Welfare Cabin, 1 Beauty Salon/Commercial Cabin, New Vehicular Access, Parking and Landscaping
Status: Undecided | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-05-12 - - 8 Laurel Grove Greengairs North Lanarkshire ML6 7UA
Single Storey Rear Extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - 417 Greengairs Road Greengairs Airdrie North Lanarkshire ML6 7TE
Single storey rear extension with raised decking
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2019-10-04
View full details - - Site West Of 11 Berryhill Place Greengairs North Lanarkshire ML6 7UW
Single Dwellinghouse for Plot 30
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2019-09-30
View full details - 19/00707/S42 - Site At Airdrie Road Caldercruix North Lanarkshire
Section 42 Application - Variation of Condition 1 of Planning Consent 07/00172/FUL to allow a Further 3 Years for Commencement of Development
Status: Permitted | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2019-06-06
View full details - - Site At Airdrie Road Caldercruix North Lanarkshire
Section 42 Application - Variation of Condition 1 of Planning Consent 07/00172/FUL to allow a Further 3 Years for Commencement of Development
Status: Permitted | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2019-06-06
View full details - - Greengairs Landfill Site Meikle Drumgray Road Greengairs North Lanarkshire
Environmental Impact Assessment Screening Request - Section 42 Application to Vary Conditions
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2019-06-05
View full details - 19/00783/EIASCR - Greengairs Landfill Site Meikle Drumgray Road Greengairs North Lanarkshire
Environmental Impact Assessment Screening Request - Section 42 Application to Vary Conditions
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2019-06-05
View full details - - Greengairs Landfill Site Meikle Drumgray Road Greengairs North Lanarkshire
Proposal of Application notice; Drumgray Energy Recovery Centre (Energy from Waste facility) and associated development
Status: Permitted | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2019-05-20
View full details - - 320 Greengairs Road Greengairs Airdrie North Lanarkshire ML6 7TQ
Single storey side extension, including demolition of existing garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2019-04-17
View full details - - Greengairs Landfill Site Meikle Drumgray Road Greengairs North Lanarkshire
Vary Condition 7 of Planning Permission 07/00924/MIN (Landfill Operations) to Extend Hours of Operation of Engineering Works (Monday to Saturday 0730 hours until 1930 hours and Sunday 0800 hours to 19
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2018-10-01
View full details - - 363 Greengairs Road Greengairs Airdrie North Lanarkshire ML6 7TE
Single Storey Side Extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2015-08-25
View full details - - Site At And North Of Hillside Place Greengairs ML6 7TX
Land Engineering Works (in retrospect)
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2014-10-03
View full details - - Greengairs Primary School Greengairs Road Greengairs Airdrie North Lanarkshire ML6 7TE
Installation of a Biomass Boiler
Status: Permitted | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2014-08-13
View full details - - Plot 6 Site South Of Hillside Place Greengairs ML6 7UW
Erection of Dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2014-07-25
View full details - - 16 Hillside Place Greengairs North Lanarkshire
House Plot to Garden Ground
Status: Permitted | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2014-07-24
View full details - - 8 Laurel Grove Greengairs Airdrie North Lanarkshire ML6 7UA
Change of Use of Open Space to Garden Ground (Potential Sale of Council Land)
Status: Permitted | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2014-03-18
View full details - - Blackton House Blacktongue Farm Road Greengairs North Lanarkshire ML6 7TX
Demolishion of Workshop and Erection of Houses
Status: Undecided | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2013-03-13
View full details - - Site South Of Whinnrigg Cottage Old Biggar Road Airdrie ML6 7TX
New Build Cattery
Status: Permitted | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2013-03-11
View full details - - Station House Greengairs Road Greengairs North Lanarkshire ML6 7TX
Erection of Dwellinghouse and Garage
Status: Permitted | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2012-05-01
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A brief summary of Greengairs in North Lanarkshire
Greengairs is a village situated in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, approximately 3 miles southeast of Cumbernauld and northeast of Airdrie. Originally marked as "Green Geirs" on a map from 1754, its name translates to "green strips of grass." The village primarily features local authority housing and, together with the nearby community of Wattston, is home to around 1,190 residents, making it a key area for potential planning applications and developments.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Greengairs a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Greengairs 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 Greengairs
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Greengairs. 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 Greengairs may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 64 days on average, decisions near Greengairs slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Greengairs were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 33% 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, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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