How long do planning decisions take near Hairmyres?

The average planning decision time near Hairmyres is 46 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 Hairmyres?

The planning approval rate near Hairmyres is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Hairmyres?

The most common type of planning application near Hairmyres is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Hairmyres?

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Hairmyres, South Lanarkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hairmyres, South Lanarkshire.

South Lanarkshire · Scotland · settlement

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

About Hairmyres

Hairmyres is a residential area located in East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire, Scotland, positioned on the west side of the town along the historic route to Eaglesham and Kilmarnock. It benefits from connectivity to the A726 Queensway and Glasgow Southern Orbital dual carriageway, making it just over two miles from the Glasgow City Council boundary and nine miles from Glasgow's city centre. Surrounding neighbourhoods include Gardenhall, Mossneuk, Jackton, Peel Park, and Westwood, making Hairmyres a well-connected location for potential planning applications.

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Area Information

Admin district: South Lanarkshire
Parliamentary constituency: East Kilbride and Strathaven
LSOA: Westwood South - 05

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Hairmyres.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Hairmyres based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Hairmyres.

P/26/0638 - 20 Bowmont Place East Kilbride G75 8YG
Erection of single-storey extension at rear of dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-05-21
- 2 Tay Grove East Kilbride G75 8XB
Erection of porch at front of dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-03-19
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- 1 Firlee East Kilbride G75 8SZ
Erection of single-storey front extension to dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-02-18
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- Land 45M Southwest Of 4 Orbital Court Eaglesham Road East Kilbride Glasgow South Lanarkshire
Siting of 3 clinical surgery units (Two year temporary period)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-01-26
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- 40 Wellesley Crescent East Kilbride G75 8TS
Erection of single-storey extension to front of dwellinghouse with associated alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-05-05
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- 31 Spey Grove East Kilbride G75 8XH
Single storey rear extension (Certificate of Lawfulness)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2024-11-20
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- 51 Strathspey Avenue East Kilbride G75 8GN
Erection of two-storey side and single-storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2023-07-14
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A brief summary of Hairmyres in South Lanarkshire

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hairmyres 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 Hairmyres

In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Hairmyres. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Hairmyres maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Hairmyres were full planning applications (8), amendments (1), advertising consent (1). Full planning applications account for 57% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.

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