Meikle Earnock, South Lanarkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Meikle Earnock, South Lanarkshire.
South Lanarkshire · Scotland · settlement
About Meikle Earnock
Hamilton, located in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, is a prominent town that serves as the administrative hub of the South Lanarkshire council area. Positioned 10 miles southeast of Glasgow and at the confluence of the River Clyde and Avon Water, Hamilton is historically significant as the county town of Lanarkshire. Its strategic location makes it a key area for planning applications, reflecting its importance in regional development and governance.
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Area Information
- Admin district: South Lanarkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Hamilton and Clyde Valley
- LSOA: Hillhouse - 03
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Meikle Earnock.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Meikle Earnock.
- 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 Meikle Earnock based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
210 planning applications found near Meikle Earnock.
- - Eddlewood Park Queens Drive Hamilton
Installation of syntheitic football pitch and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - Cornerstone 15 Mill Road Hamilton ML3 8AA
Installation of photovoltaic panels and associated equipment on roof of existing care home (certificate of lawfulness - proposed)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 11 Ormiston Drive Hamilton ML3 8AS
Erection of a single-storey rear extension, erection of a single-storey porch, and conversion of the garage into habitable accommodation
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - Unit 2 & 3B 202 Low Waters Road Hamilton ML3 7QR
Installation of signage fascia with vinyl overlay, window manifestation and lighting tray
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - Cottage Grove 83 Meikle Earnock Road Hamilton ML3 8AG
Erection of five dwellinghouse, formation of access road and associated landscaping works and ancillary development
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 90 Meikle Earnock Road Hamilton ML3 8AG
Extension to existing garage and associated alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Eddlewood Pavilion Queens Drive Hamilton ML3 7ST
Installation of 8 No 15m High Floodlights, 5m High Rebound Fencing, Solar Panels and External Wall Insulation on Pavilion, Relocation of Catering Unit, re-routing of Public Footpath and associated wor
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-08-28
View full details - - 57 Hollandbush Grove Hamilton ML3 8AL
Removal of existing conservatory and erection of a single storey rear extension to existing dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-06-16
View full details - - 83 Meikle Earnock Road Hamilton ML3 8AG
Erection of 2 semi-detached dwellinghouses
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-03-18
View full details - - 86 Meikle Earnock Road Hamilton ML3 8AG
Alterations to front garden wall
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2024-10-02
View full details - - 5 Graham Avenue Hamilton ML3 8AD
Installation of rear patio door and erection of associated raised decking
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2024-08-26
View full details - - 165 Neilsland Road Hamilton ML3 8EU
Conversion of integral garage to habitable accommodation and associated external alterations (Certificate of Lawfulness - Proposed)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2024-08-19
View full details - - Block 4 Cadzow Industrial Estate Hamilton ML3 7QU
Change of use of storage and distribution unit (Class 6) to soft play centre (Class 11) and associated alterations/refurbishment including extract flue (retrospective)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2024-06-06
View full details - - 12 Elizabeth Wynd Hamilton ML3 7AF
Installation of rear dormer window and associated front rooflight.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2024-05-08
View full details - - 65 Strathaven Road Hamilton ML3 7RD
Use of flat (sui generis) as short-term let.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2024-04-24
View full details - - Graham Builders Merchants Ltd Cadzow Industrial Estate Hamilton ML3 7QU
Use of storage and distribution warehouse (Class 6) as soft play centre (Class 11) and installation of flue relating to ancillary kitchen
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2024-03-22
View full details - - 33 Graham Avenue Hamilton ML3 8AB
Installation of front and rear dormer windows, erection of single storey rear extension and demolition of existing garage and erection of free-standing double garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2024-03-18
View full details - - Eddlewood Park Queens Drive Hamilton South Lanarkshire
Community Asset Transfer request for the 25 year lease of Eddlewood park and pavilion, Queens Drive, Hamilton, ML3 7ST
Status: Undecided | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2023-12-12
View full details - - 83 Meikle Earnock Road Hamilton ML3 8AG
Demolition of existing buildings and erection of four detached dwellings, formation of access road and associated landscaping works and ancillary development
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2023-10-05
View full details - - 63 Buchan Street Hamilton ML3 8JY
Erection of side extension to shop to provide increased floorspace to existing unit and provide two additional Class 1A/Class 3 units (shops and financial, professional, and other services)/(food and
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2023-07-21
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A brief summary of Meikle Earnock in South Lanarkshire
Hamilton, located in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, is a prominent town that serves as the administrative hub of the South Lanarkshire council area. Positioned 10 miles southeast of Glasgow and at the confluence of the River Clyde and Avon Water, Hamilton is historically significant as the county town of Lanarkshire. Its strategic location makes it a key area for planning applications, reflecting its importance in regional development and governance.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Meikle Earnock a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Meikle Earnock 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 Meikle Earnock
In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Meikle Earnock. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 76 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Meikle Earnock.
The average decision period of 76 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Meikle Earnock were full planning applications (22), outline applications (3), advertising consent (1). Full planning applications account for 85% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 16 medium-scale applications, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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