Hamilton, South Lanarkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hamilton, South Lanarkshire.
South Lanarkshire · Scotland · Town
Planning applications in Hamilton are administered by South Lanarkshire Council. View the full South Lanarkshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Hamilton
Hamilton, a prominent town in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, serves as the main administrative hub for the region. Located 10 miles southeast of Glasgow, it lies at the confluence of the River Clyde and the Avon Water. As the historic county town of Lanarkshire, Hamilton is not only a key area for local governance but also an important site for planning applications and developments within the South Lanarkshire council area.
Population: 54,080 (2016)
District: South Lanarkshire
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Area Information
- Admin district: South Lanarkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Hamilton and Clyde Valley
- LSOA: Hamilton Centre, Low Parks and Ferniegar - 07
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hamilton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hamilton.
- 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 Hamilton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
233 planning applications found near Hamilton.
- P/26/0814 · Received: Mon 29 Jun 2026 · Validated: Mon 29 Jun 2026 - 2 Lower Auchingramont Road Hamilton ML3 6HW
Residential conversion of former Masonic Hall to 8 flats and associated works
Status: Undecided | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-06-29 - P/26/0815 · Received: Mon 29 Jun 2026 · Validated: Mon 29 Jun 2026 - 2 Lower Auchingramont Road Hamilton ML3 6HW
Residential conversion of former B listed Masonic Hall to 8 flats and associated works
Status: Undecided | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-06-29 - P/26/0022/V - Unit C Palace Grounds Retail Park Palace Grounds Road Hamilton ML3 6AD
Non-material vaiation to P/25/1457 (Partial demolition, erection of extension and canopies, site alterations, and associated works) to alter servicing arrangements, landscaping, materials, building op
Status: Undecided | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-05-26 - - Avonbridge Hotel Carlisle Road Hamilton ML3 7DB
Erection of balcony
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-05-25
View full details - - 3 Auchingramont Road Hamilton ML3 6JP
Partial downtaking of side boundary wall (Conservation Area Consent)
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - Unit C Palace Grounds Retail Park Palace Grounds Road Hamilton ML3 6AD
Erection of illuminated and non-illuminated signage (advertisement consent)
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Back Row At 82 Muir Street, Hamilton, ML3 6BJ
Common Good Consultation: Request to sell 24 square metres of land at Back Row, Hamilton. Land currently forms part of an existing car park for the office development at 82 Muir Street, Hamilton, ML3
Status: Undecided | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - Townhouse 4 Auchingramont Road Hamilton ML3 6JT
Installation of metal railings and new gate to front of property
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 3 Auchingramont Road Hamilton ML3 6JP
Removal of sections of the front boundary wall to create two new openings (Conservation Area Consent)
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 5 - 8 Kemp Street Hamilton South Lanarkshire ML3 6QL
Internal and external alterations associated with the subdivision of a unit into 2no. hot food takeaways (Listed Building Consent)
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 25 High Patrick Street Hamilton ML3 7JB
Demolition of the existing dwellinghouse and erection of a replacement dwellinghouse, with associated alterations (retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - 25 Avonside Grove Hamilton ML3 7DL
Proposed loft conversion to a detached bungalow with associated internal and external alternations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - 5 - 8 Kemp Street Hamilton ML3 6QL
Installation of two new shopfronts and associated works related to the subdivision of the unit
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - Former Vogue Cinema And Bingo Hall 11 Keith Street Hamilton ML3 7BL
Demolition of facade (Listed Building Consent)
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - 62 Castle Street Hamilton ML3 6BU
Erection and display of a fascia sign (0.837m x 3.439m), an internally illuminated digital screen (1.25m x 0.7m) and an information panel (1.15m x 0.384m)
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - 4B Auchingramont Road Hamilton ML3 6JT
Installation of 85 roof mounted solar panels (Listed Building Consent)
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - 7 Quarry Street Hamilton ML3 7AW
Installation and display of internally illuminated fascia sign and projecting sign
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-07-17
View full details - - 7 Quarry Street Hamilton ML3 7AW
Installation of exterior condenser units to the rear of a ground floor retail unit.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-07-17
View full details - - 135 Quarry Street Hamilton ML3 7DR
Internal and external alterations to listed building associated with proposed change of use of first floor office space to 3 residential flats (Listed Building Consent)
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-06-30
View full details - - 135 Quarry Street Hamilton ML3 7DR
Change of use of first floor office space (class 1A) to 3 residential flats (sui generis) and installation of windows and an external walkway to rear of building
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-06-30
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A brief summary of Hamilton in South Lanarkshire
Hamilton, a prominent town in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, serves as the main administrative hub for the region. Located 10 miles southeast of Glasgow, it lies at the confluence of the River Clyde and the Avon Water. As the historic county town of Lanarkshire, Hamilton is not only a key area for local governance but also an important site for planning applications and developments within the South Lanarkshire council area. The Town has a population of approximately 54,080 (2016 estimate). It sits within the South Lanarkshire district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Hamilton a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hamilton 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 Hamilton
In the last 24 months, 70 planning applications were submitted near Hamilton. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 79 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Hamilton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 79 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Hamilton were full planning applications (38), listed building and heritage (9), advertising consent (6). Full planning applications account for 54% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 28 medium-scale applications, 29 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 39 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 28 applications
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