Kirkmuirhill, South Lanarkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Kirkmuirhill, South Lanarkshire.
South Lanarkshire · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Kirkmuirhill are administered by South Lanarkshire Council. View the full South Lanarkshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Kirkmuirhill
Kirkmuirhill is a village located in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, adjacent to Blackwood and close to Lanark. Its proximity to Junction 9 of the M74 motorway makes it a strategically positioned area for planning applications, offering easy access to major transport links.
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Area Information
- Admin district: South Lanarkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke
- LSOA: Forth, Braehead and Auchengray - 02
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Kirkmuirhill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kirkmuirhill.
- 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 Kirkmuirhill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Kirkmuirhill.
- - 30 Knoweknack Terrace Kirkmuirhill ML11 9QU
Installation of solar panels (Certificate of Lawfulness - Proposed)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - Land 90M NNW Of 289 Carlisle Road Carlisle Road Kirkmuirhill Lanark
Proposed residential development with associated access arrangements, roads, public open space and drainage (Proposal of Application Notice)
Status: Permitted | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-11-15
View full details - - 17 Earn Drive Blackwood Lanark ML11 9SS
Copy of plans and Copy of planning decision notice(1993550)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2023-04-21
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A brief summary of Kirkmuirhill in South Lanarkshire
Kirkmuirhill is a village located in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, adjacent to Blackwood and close to Lanark. Its proximity to Junction 9 of the M74 motorway makes it a strategically positioned area for planning applications, offering easy access to major transport links.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Kirkmuirhill a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Kirkmuirhill 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 Kirkmuirhill
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Kirkmuirhill. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 30 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Kirkmuirhill may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 30 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Kirkmuirhill were full planning applications (2), outline applications (1). 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, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.