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Planning in Hartwood

Approved
96%
47 of 48 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Hartwood in the last 24 months, from Chorley Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Hartwood

Postcode districts

PR6 331 applications in the last 12 monthsPR7 416 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Chorley Borough Council

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About Hartwood

Hartwood is a small village located in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, characterized by its rural setting and a modest housing count of fewer than 50 homes. The village is well-connected by Hartwood railway station, which offers an hourly service from Monday to Saturday on the Shotts Line, linking Glasgow Central and Edinburgh Waverley. Nearby settlements include Shotts, Allanton, and Bonkle, making it a tranquil yet accessible location for potential planning developments.

Property prices in Hartwood show an average sale price of £255,839, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Hartwood has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Hartwood, 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, 56 planning applications were submitted near Hartwood. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.

The most common types were outline applications (10), full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (6).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Hartwood?
In the last 24 months, 56 planning applications were submitted near Hartwood. The approval rate is 96%.
How long do planning decisions take near Hartwood?
The average planning decision time near Hartwood is 68 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 Hartwood?
The planning approval rate near Hartwood is 96%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Hartwood?
The most common type of planning application near Hartwood is outline applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Hartwood?
You can search and track planning applications near Hartwood on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.