Harthill, North Lanarkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Harthill, North Lanarkshire.
North Lanarkshire · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Harthill are administered by North Lanarkshire Council. View the full North Lanarkshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Harthill
Harthill is a rural village straddling North Lanarkshire and West Lothian, predominantly situated in North Lanarkshire. Positioned approximately halfway between Glasgow and Edinburgh, it is conveniently located near the M8 motorway, providing easy access to major towns like Bathgate and Livingston. The village lies along the River Almond, just a couple of miles from Whitburn, making it an appealing spot for those considering planning applications in a tranquil yet accessible setting.
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Area Information
- Admin district: North Lanarkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Airdrie and Shotts
- LSOA: Harthill and Salsburgh - 02
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Harthill.
- 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 Harthill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
102 planning applications found near Harthill.
- 26/00557/FUL - St Andrews Church Manse East Main Street Harthill North Lanarkshire ML7 5QW
Renovation and extension to St Andew's Church Forrest Memorial Hall
Status: Undecided | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-06-10 - - 14 East Main Street Greenrigg Harthill West Lothian ML7 5QW
Change of use from hot food takeaway to music and drama studio and arts space (in retrospect)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - The Royal Bar 28 West Main Street Harthill North Lanarkshire ML7 5QD
2 Accommodation Pods and Associated Works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2024-10-11
View full details - - Land At Westcraigs Road Harthill North Lanarkshire
Install fixed line broadband apparatus - 2 x 9m light wooden poles
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2024-03-29
View full details - - The Royal Bar 28 West Main Street Harthill North Lanarkshire ML7 5QD
External alterations in association with the provision of additional accommodation room in connection with hotel use
Status: Permitted | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2023-10-12
View full details - - St Andrews Church Manse East Main Street Harthill North Lanarkshire ML7 5QW
Windows replacement to church hall
Status: Undecided | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2023-04-17
View full details - - 23 Baillie Avenue Greenrigg West Lothian ML7 5SY
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed loft conversion and internal alterations to house
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2022-06-02
View full details - - The Royal Bar 28 West Main Street Harthill Shotts North Lanarkshire ML7 5QD
External changes to semi covered external seating area to create 2 bedrooms
Status: Permitted | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2021-12-16
View full details - - Fauldhouse Road Greenrigg Harthill West Lothian
Display of village entrance sign
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2021-03-11
View full details - - East Main Street Greenrigg Harthill West Lothian
Display of village entrance sign
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2021-03-11
View full details - - Land East Of Viewfield House 21 East Main Street Harthill Shotts ML7 5QW
Consultation on cross boundary planning application submitted to North Lanarkshire Council (reference 20/01535/FUL) for 16 flats with associated works
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2021-02-17
View full details - - East Main Street Greenrigg Harthill West Lothian
Installation of 3 metal flower basket poles
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2021-02-16
View full details - - 10B Polkemmet Road Greenrigg Harthill Shotts West Lothian ML7 5RF
Extension to house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2021-02-09
View full details - - Land To The West Of The Beeches East Main Street Greenrigg West Lothian ML7 5QW
Erection of 16 flats with associated works (cross boundary development with part of site in North Lanarkshire)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2020-12-15
View full details - - Land East Of Viewfield House 21 East Main Street Harthill Shotts North Lanarkshire ML7 5QW
Parking area, bin store, land engineering, landscaping and retaining wall as part of cross boundary application for 16 flats.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2020-12-15
View full details - - The Royal Bar 28 West Main Street Harthill Shotts North Lanarkshire ML7 5QD
Semi enclosed covered external seating area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2020-08-21
View full details - - 11 Polkemmet Road Greenrigg Harthill West Lothian ML7 5RF
Formation of dormer
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2020-04-24
View full details - - Harthill Royal Football Club East Main Street Greenrigg West Lothian ML7 5QW
Siting of a 30sqm portable unit to provide additional accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2020-02-04
View full details - - Various Locations Westcraigs Road Harthill North Lanarkshire
Proposed New Broadband Cabinets - Various Locatons
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2020-01-03
View full details - - Land To The West Of The Beeches 23 East Main Street Greenrigg Harthill West Lothian ML7 5QW
Erection of 8 flats forming part of a cross boundary development comprising 16 flats in total (8 flats in North Lanarkshire) with associated works
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2019-12-23
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A brief summary of Harthill in North Lanarkshire
Harthill is a rural village straddling North Lanarkshire and West Lothian, predominantly situated in North Lanarkshire. Positioned approximately halfway between Glasgow and Edinburgh, it is conveniently located near the M8 motorway, providing easy access to major towns like Bathgate and Livingston. The village lies along the River Almond, just a couple of miles from Whitburn, making it an appealing spot for those considering planning applications in a tranquil yet accessible setting.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Harthill a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Harthill 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 Harthill
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Harthill. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Harthill may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 61 days on average, decisions near Harthill slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Harthill were full planning applications (3). Full planning applications account for 50% 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, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were 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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