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Planning in Greenhills

Approved
100%
13 of 13 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

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

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About Greenhills

Greenhills is a settlement located in South Lanarkshire, Scotland.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Greenhills area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Greenhills a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Greenhills 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 Greenhills, 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, 15 planning applications were submitted near Greenhills. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (6), outline applications (1). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Greenhills?
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Greenhills. The approval rate is 100%.
How long do planning decisions take near Greenhills?
The average planning decision time near Greenhills is 45 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 Greenhills?
The planning approval rate near Greenhills is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Greenhills?
The most common type of planning application near Greenhills is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Greenhills?
You can search and track planning applications near Greenhills on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.