How long do planning decisions take near Kirkwood?

The average planning decision time near Kirkwood is 14 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 Kirkwood?

The planning approval rate near Kirkwood is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Kirkwood?

The most common type of planning application near Kirkwood is outline applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Kirkwood?

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Kirkwood, North Lanarkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Kirkwood, North Lanarkshire.

North Lanarkshire · Scotland · settlement

Planning applications in Kirkwood are administered by North Lanarkshire Council. View the full North Lanarkshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Area Information

Admin district: North Lanarkshire
Parliamentary constituency: Coatbridge and Bellshill
LSOA: Marnoch and Glenboig - 02

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Kirkwood.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kirkwood.

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 Kirkwood based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Kirkwood.

- Viewfield Park Viewfield Road Kirkwood Coatbridge North Lanarkshire ML5 5QS
The proposed upgrade consists of removing 1no. existing 20m streetpole supporting 3no. antennas to be replaced with 1no. new 20m streetpole supporting 9no. antennas, the installation of 1no. new equip
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-02-18
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- Scot Crest Ltd 159 Old Monkland Road Old Monkland Coatbridge North Lanarkshire ML5 5EU
Upgrade Of Existing Telecommunications Installation
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-04-28
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- Scotcrest Ltd Old Monkland Road Old Monkland Coatbridge North Lanarkshire
Removal of 1no 15m mast and 1no existing cabinet and replacement 1no 20m monopole accommodating antennas with wrap-around cabinet, 3no other cabinets with associated ancillary works
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2024-10-30
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A brief summary of Kirkwood in North Lanarkshire

Kirkwood is a settlement located in North Lanarkshire, Scotland.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Kirkwood a particularly low-crime area.

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

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Kirkwood. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 14 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Kirkwood may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 14 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Kirkwood were outline applications (3).

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