Heads, South Lanarkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Heads, South Lanarkshire.
South Lanarkshire · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Heads are administered by South Lanarkshire Council. View the full South Lanarkshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Heads
Heads, located in South Lanarkshire, is a small village known for its picturesque landscapes and community atmosphere. With its proximity to larger towns, the area presents opportunities for residential and commercial development, making it an intriguing location for those researching planning applications. The village embodies the charm of rural Scotland while being well-connected to urban amenities.
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Area Information
- Admin district: South Lanarkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: East Kilbride and Strathaven
- LSOA: Strathaven West, Chapelton, Drumclog and Sandford - 05
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Heads.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Heads.
- 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 Heads based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Heads.
- P/26/0567 - 3 Lawside Meadows Heads Highway Glassford Strathaven ML10 6TU
Erection of single-storey rear extension to dwellinghouse and erection of a single-storey extension to the side of existing garage
Status: Undecided | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-05-15 - - 20 Millar Street Glassford Strathaven ML10 6TD
Erection of 1.8 timber fence alongside side and rear boundary
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 5 Heads Glassford ML10 6TU
Erection of vehicle garage for adjacent dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - Hall 3 Townhead Street Glassford Strathaven ML10 6TF
Use of church hall as residential dwelling (Class 9)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - 20 Millar Street Glassford Strathaven ML10 6TD
Demolition of rear shed and pergola (Conservation Area Consent)
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-09-01
View full details - - Hallhill Hunterlees Road Glassford ML10 6TS
Substitution of housetypes and extension of gardens at Plots 4 and 5 (amendment to P/22/0931)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2023-12-22
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A brief summary of Heads in South Lanarkshire
Heads, located in South Lanarkshire, is a small village known for its picturesque landscapes and community atmosphere. With its proximity to larger towns, the area presents opportunities for residential and commercial development, making it an intriguing location for those researching planning applications. The village embodies the charm of rural Scotland while being well-connected to urban amenities.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Heads a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Heads 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 Heads
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Heads. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 82 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Heads may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 82 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 Heads were full planning applications (4), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Glassford planning applications
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- Strathaven planning applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
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