How long do planning decisions take near North Motherwell?

The average planning decision time near North Motherwell is 19 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near North Motherwell?

The planning approval rate near North Motherwell is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near North Motherwell?

The most common type of planning application near North Motherwell is outline applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near North Motherwell?

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North Motherwell, North Lanarkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near North Motherwell, North Lanarkshire.

North Lanarkshire · Scotland · settlement

Planning applications in North Motherwell are administered by North Lanarkshire Council. View the full North Lanarkshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About North Motherwell

North Motherwell, located in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, is an area that, despite its name, sits in the southwestern part of the town of Motherwell. It is bordered by the West Coast Main Line, the South Calder River, the South Calder Walkway, and Hamilton Road, with the exception of the vicinity around Braedale Park. This strategic location may influence planning applications and development opportunities in the region.

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Area Information

Admin district: North Lanarkshire
Parliamentary constituency: Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke
LSOA: Carfin and Cleekhimin - 06

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near North Motherwell.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near North 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 North Motherwell based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near North Motherwell.

- 62 Kirkland Street Motherwell North Lanarkshire ML1 3JW
Proposed Single Storey Rear Extension
Status: Permitted | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-01-30
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- 45 Orchard Street Motherwell North Lanarkshire ML1 3JE
Window Replacement
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-01-26
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A brief summary of North Motherwell in North Lanarkshire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes North Motherwell a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, North 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 North Motherwell

In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near North 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 North 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 North Motherwell were outline applications (2), advertising consent (2).

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.

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