Muirhouse, North Lanarkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Muirhouse, North Lanarkshire.
North Lanarkshire · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Muirhouse are administered by North Lanarkshire Council. View the full North Lanarkshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Muirhouse
Muirhouse is a residential suburb located in the southeast of Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, within the Motherwell South East & Ravenscraig council ward. The area features thirteen tower blocks alongside low-rise flats and a variety of houses, and it shares borders with the Flemington neighbourhood of Motherwell and the Craigneuk and Netherton areas of Wishaw, making it a diverse community for potential planning applications.
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Area Information
- Admin district: North Lanarkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke
- LSOA: Muirhouse - 02
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Muirhouse.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Muirhouse.
- 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 Muirhouse based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Muirhouse.
- 26/00704/FUL - 339 Shields Road Muirhouse Motherwell North Lanarkshire ML1 2LD
Change of Use for Residential Property to Commercial Short Term Let Accommodation
Status: Undecided | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-06-12 - - 22 Dunbar Drive Muirhouse Motherwell ML1 2EN
Erection of a Single Storey Rear Extension
Status: Permitted | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - Land At Dalzell Drive Motherwell North Lanarkshire
EIA Screening Opinion - Planning Application - 25/00399/PREINV - Erection of 26 Residential Units Comprising Dwelling Houses and Flats, Together with Associated Drainage and Roads Network Infrastructu
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 544B & 544C Windmillhill Street Motherwell North Lanarkshire ML1 2UF
Proposed Re-Roofing of Existing Industrial Building
Status: Permitted | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-10-06
View full details - - Flemington House 600 Windmillhill Street Motherwell North Lanarkshire ML1 2HN
Solar panels on roof of non-domestic building
Status: Permitted | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2023-04-26
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A brief summary of Muirhouse in North Lanarkshire
Muirhouse is a residential suburb located in the southeast of Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, within the Motherwell South East & Ravenscraig council ward. The area features thirteen tower blocks alongside low-rise flats and a variety of houses, and it shares borders with the Flemington neighbourhood of Motherwell and the Craigneuk and Netherton areas of Wishaw, making it a diverse community for potential planning applications.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Muirhouse a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Muirhouse 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 Muirhouse
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Muirhouse. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 30 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Muirhouse may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 30 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Muirhouse were advertising consent (2), outline applications (1).
In terms of development scale, 6 medium-scale applications was submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Knowetop planning applications
- Shieldmuir planning applications
- Craigneuk planning applications
- Motherwell planning applications
- Netherton planning applications
- Allanton planning applications
- Cleekhimin planning applications
- North Motherwell planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.