Search New Lanark planning applications
12 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of New Lanark · updated daily · South Lanarkshire Council
Only 3 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- 6 Bonnington Avenue Lanark ML11 9ALAwaiting decisionSubdivision of garden ground to form a house plot (planning permission in principle)Received 27 Jul 2026P/26/0908
- 33 Woodlands Drive Lanark ML11 9FSApprovedRemoval of existing upper decking and erection of new raised decking with external stairway and balustradeReceived 22 Jun 2026Decided 18 Aug 2026P/26/0614
- 5 Alder Lane Lanark ML11 9FTApprovedErection of single storey rear extension to a detached dwellinghouseReceived 27 May 2026Decided 3 Jul 2026P/26/0662
- Bonnington Power Station Bonnington Lanark ML11 9TBApprovedInstallation of 594mm x 383mm x 40mm electronic communications apparatus (satellite antenna) (retrospective).Received 12 May 2026Decided 29 Oct 2026P/26/0528
- Bonnington Power Station Bonnington Lanark ML11 9TBApprovedInstallation of electronic communications apparatus (satellite antenna) (retrospective). Replacement of external doors and installation of internal window bars on ground floor windows (Listed Building application)Listed building applicationReceived 31 Mar 2026Decided 31 Jul 2026P/26/0391
Planning in New Lanark
- Approved
- 100%
- 13 of 13 decided
- Decision time
- about 18 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of New Lanark in the last 24 months, from South Lanarkshire Council's planning register.
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Around New Lanark
Postcode districts
ML11 175 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
Nearby towns and villages
Planning authority: South Lanarkshire Council
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About New Lanark
New Lanark is a historic village located on the banks of the River Clyde, about 1.4 miles from Lanark and 25 miles southeast of Glasgow. Founded in 1785 by David Dale, it became a notable example of early urban planning, featuring cotton mills and housing for workers, powered by the river's waterfalls. Under the stewardship of Robert Owen, a prominent social reformer, New Lanark flourished as a model settlement, highlighting its significance in the evolution of community planning and development. This unique heritage may influence current planning applications in the area, particularly those related to conservation and community development.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the New Lanark 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 New Lanark 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, New Lanark 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 New Lanark, 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, 16 planning applications were submitted near New Lanark. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 123 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (2), outline applications (1).