Search Motherwell planning applications
10 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Motherwell · updated daily · North Lanarkshire Council
- 55 Alexander Gibson Way Motherwell North Lanarkshire ML1 3FAAwaiting decisionFelling and grinding out stump of one Lime (Tilia x europaea) tree (within Group G6 of Tree Preservation Order S17 1997)Received 28 Oct 202626/01342/TPO
- 494 Windmillhill Street Motherwell North Lanarkshire ML1 2AFAwaiting decisionExtensions to Bowling Club Changing FacilitiesReceived 15 Oct 202626/01319/FUL
- Airbles House 270 Airbles Road Motherwell North Lanarkshire ML1 3ATAwaiting decisionErection of External Escape Stair Serving First Floor Only on Southern Elevation & Access Door to StairPlanning PermissionReceived 6 Oct 202626/01277/FUL
- 432 Brandon Street Motherwell North Lanarkshire ML1 1XAAwaiting decisionAdvertisement of the following types : Fascia SignReceived 25 Sep 202626/01191/ADV
- 432 Brandon Street Motherwell North Lanarkshire ML1 1XAAwaiting decisionThe installation of an Automated Teller MachineReceived 25 Sep 202626/01190/FUL
Planning in Motherwell
- Approved
- 100%
- 36 of 36 decided
- Decision time
- about 7 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Motherwell in the last 24 months, from North Lanarkshire Council's planning register.
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Around Motherwell
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ML1 117 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: North Lanarkshire Council
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About Motherwell
Motherwell, located in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, approximately 12 miles southeast of Glasgow, is home to around 32,120 residents. As the headquarters for North Lanarkshire Council, it plays a central role in local governance. The town is geographically defined by the River Clyde to the west, separating it from Hamilton, and the South Calder Water to the north-east, which borders Carfin, New Stevenston, and Bellshill. This strategic location makes it relevant for planning applications in the region. The town has a population of approximately 32,590 (2016 estimate). It sits within the North Lanarkshire district.
Motherwell covers an area of approximately 14.0 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Motherwell area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Motherwell a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Motherwell 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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Motherwell, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 57 planning applications were submitted near Motherwell. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (3), outline applications (3), advertising consent (1).