Orbiston, North Lanarkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Orbiston, North Lanarkshire.
North Lanarkshire · Scotland · settlement
About Orbiston
Bellshill, located in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, lies approximately ten miles southeast of Glasgow and 37 miles west of Edinburgh. The town is well-connected to nearby localities, including Motherwell to the south, Hamilton to the southwest, and Coatbridge to the north, making it an important area for planning applications and developments in the region. Its proximity to major cities and surrounding communities enhances its appeal for residential and commercial projects.
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Area Information
- Admin district: North Lanarkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Coatbridge and Bellshill
- LSOA: Fallside - 01
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Orbiston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Orbiston.
- 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 Orbiston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Orbiston.
- - 70-78 Hamilton Road Orbiston Bellshill North Lanarkshire ML4 1AG
Advertisement of the following types : Fascia Sign
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 72 Crossgates Bellshill North Lanarkshire ML4 2EE
Widening of access to dwelling with dropped kerb.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-10-16
View full details - - 194 Motherwell Road Bellshill North Lanarkshire ML4 2JH
Installation Of Fixed Line Broadband Apparatus (install 2 telegraph poles)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-07-25
View full details - - 10 Alice Avenue Bellshill North Lanarkshire ML4 2EG
Replacement single storey rear extension and internal alterations
Status: Permitted | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2023-11-02
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A brief summary of Orbiston in North Lanarkshire
Bellshill, located in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, lies approximately ten miles southeast of Glasgow and 37 miles west of Edinburgh. The town is well-connected to nearby localities, including Motherwell to the south, Hamilton to the southwest, and Coatbridge to the north, making it an important area for planning applications and developments in the region. Its proximity to major cities and surrounding communities enhances its appeal for residential and commercial projects.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Orbiston a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Orbiston 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 Orbiston
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Orbiston. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Orbiston may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Orbiston were outline applications (2), full planning applications (1), advertising consent (1).
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.
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