Overtown, North Lanarkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Overtown, North Lanarkshire.

North Lanarkshire · Scotland · settlement

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

About Overtown

Overtown is a village in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, situated east of the River Clyde and approximately one mile south of Wishaw. Established in the 19th century as a mining community, the village experienced a population decline following the closure of coal mines and railways in the 1950s. This historical context may be relevant for those researching planning applications in the area, as it reflects the village's evolving landscape and potential redevelopment opportunities.

Population: 2,010 (2016)

District: North Lanarkshire

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Area Information

• Admin district: North Lanarkshire
• Parliamentary constituency: Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke
• LSOA: Wishaw North - 05

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Overtown.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Overtown.

• 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 Overtown based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Overtown.

1. - 7 Gillburn Street Overtown North Lanarkshire ML2 0QQ
   French doors (certificate of lawfulness for existing development)
   Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2023-08-23
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2. - 82 - 84 Main Street Overtown Wishaw North Lanarkshire ML2 0QF
   Proposed ATM Machine Installation
   Status: Undecided | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2014-06-04
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3. - Site Southeast Of Law View Overtown ML2 0RQ
   Change of Use of Land for Grazing Purposes
   Status: Undecided | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2014-05-14
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4. - Old Toll Garage 128 Main Street Overtown Wishaw North Lanarkshire ML2 0QR
   Part Change of Use from Petrol Filling Station and Car Wash to Second hand Car Sales
   Status: Undecided | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2013-06-25
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A brief summary of Overtown in North Lanarkshire

Overtown is a village in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, situated east of the River Clyde and approximately one mile south of Wishaw. Established in the 19th century as a mining community, the village experienced a population decline following the closure of coal mines and railways in the 1950s. This historical context may be relevant for those researching planning applications in the area, as it reflects the village's evolving landscape and potential redevelopment opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,010 (2016 estimate). It sits within the North Lanarkshire district.

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Overtown 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.

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