Motherwell, North Lanarkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Motherwell, North Lanarkshire.
North Lanarkshire · Scotland · Town
Planning applications in Motherwell are administered by North Lanarkshire Council. View the full North Lanarkshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 32,590 (2016) · Area: 14.0 km²
District: North Lanarkshire
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Area Information
- Admin district: North Lanarkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke
- LSOA: Flemington - 06
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Motherwell.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Motherwell.
- 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 Motherwell based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Motherwell.
- 26/00775/FUL - 224C Airbles Street Airbles Motherwell ML1 1XF
Change of Use to Hot Food Take-away
Status: Undecided | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-07-07 - 26/00765/ADV - 17 Mason Street Motherwell North Lanarkshire ML1 1YE
2 no. freestanding box signs: internally illuminated
Status: Undecided | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-06-30 - - 17 Mason Street Motherwell North Lanarkshire ML1 1YE
2 no. freestanding box signs: internally illuminated
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-06-26
View full details - 26/00574/FUL - Motherwell Concert Hall And Theatre Windmillhill Street Motherwell ML1 1AB
Demolition of Motherwell concert hall and theatre to form car park including associated landscaping works and external alterations
Status: Undecided | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-05-19 - 26/00575/LBC - Motherwell Concert Hall And Theatre Windmillhill Street Motherwell North Lanarkshire ML1 1AB
Demolition of Motherwell concert hall and theatre to form car park including associated landscaping works and external alterations
Status: Undecided | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-05-19 - - Airbles Street Airbles Motherwell North Lanarkshire
Upgrade Of Existing Telecommunications Base Station.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - Peter Vardy Ltd 99 Airbles Road Motherwell North Lanarkshire ML1 2TH
Advertisement of the following types : Fascia Sign and totem
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-10-17
View full details - - 22 Albert Street Motherwell North Lanarkshire ML1 1PR
Extension to Office Building including Additional Storey (Renewal of Permission 21/00544/FUL)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2024-07-01
View full details - - Dalzell Works Park Street Motherwell North Lanarkshire ML1 1PU
Demolition of a (Category B) Listed Building
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2024-04-24
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A brief summary of Motherwell in North Lanarkshire
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 were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Motherwell a particularly low-crime area.
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.
Planning Activity in Motherwell
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Motherwell. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 19 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Motherwell may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 19 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Motherwell were outline applications (3), advertising consent (2).
In terms of development scale, 7 medium-scale applications, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.
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