How long do planning decisions take near Greenhills?

The average planning decision time near Greenhills is 55 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 approximately 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?

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Greenhills, South Lanarkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Greenhills, South Lanarkshire.

South Lanarkshire · Scotland · settlement

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

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Area Information

Admin district: South Lanarkshire
Parliamentary constituency: East Kilbride and Strathaven
LSOA: Westwood East - 03

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Greenhills.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Greenhills based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Greenhills.

- Whitehills Farm Scholars Gate East Kilbride G75 9JL
Alteration of windows at an existing commercial property
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-03-25
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- Site Of Former Laburnum House Laburnum Avenue East Kilbride Glasgow South Lanarkshire
Erection of 15 dwellinghouses with associated landscaping and infrastructure
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-03-02
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A brief summary of Greenhills in South Lanarkshire

Greenhills is a settlement located in South Lanarkshire, Scotland.

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

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.

Planning Activity in Greenhills

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Greenhills. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.

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

The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Greenhills were full planning applications (6), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 75% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 3 medium-scale applications, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.

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