How long do planning decisions take near Machan?

The average planning decision time near Machan is 63 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 Machan?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Machan?

The most common type of planning application near Machan is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Machan?

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Machan, South Lanarkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Machan, South Lanarkshire.

South Lanarkshire · Scotland · settlement

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Area Information

Admin district: South Lanarkshire
Parliamentary constituency: East Kilbride and Strathaven
LSOA: Stonehouse - 05

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Machan.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Machan based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Machan.

- 20 Strutherhill Larkhall ML9 1LR
Demolition of garage and outbuilding and erection of outbuilding containing garage and a residential annexe and associated alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-01-26
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- 7 Lochpark Place Larkhall ML9 1HP
Demolition of timber garage and erection of replacement garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2024-10-02
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A brief summary of Machan in South Lanarkshire

Machan is a settlement located in South Lanarkshire, Scotland.

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

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Planning Activity in Machan

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Machan. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.

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

At 63 days on average, decisions near Machan slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Machan were full planning applications (8), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 89% 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, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.

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