Plains, North Lanarkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Plains, North Lanarkshire.
North Lanarkshire · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Plains are administered by North Lanarkshire Council. View the full North Lanarkshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Plains
Plains is a village located just outside Airdrie in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, approximately 14 miles east of Glasgow and 32 miles west of Edinburgh. With a population of around 2,740, it is situated near the North Calder Water and is in close proximity to the larger towns of Airdrie and Coatbridge, making it a relevant area for those researching planning applications and developments.
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Area Information
- Admin district: North Lanarkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Airdrie and Shotts
- LSOA: Calderbank and Brownsburn - 02
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Plains.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Plains.
- 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 Plains based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
92 planning applications found near Plains.
- - Land To The South Of 235 Main Street Plains North Lanarkshire ML6 7JQ
Install Fixed Line Broadband Apparatus - 8m Light Wooden Pole
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 102 Livingston Drive Plains North Lanarkshire ML6 7LY
Install Fixed Line Broadband Apparatus - 1 x 9m Wooden Pole
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-07-24
View full details - - 15 Meadowhead Road Plains North Lanarkshire ML6 7JF
Short Term Letting of Bungalow for a maximum of 4 people
Status: Permitted | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-06-17
View full details - - 17 Meadowhead Road Plains North Lanarkshire ML6 7JF
Three dwellinghouses (In Principle)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2023-12-05
View full details - - St Philip's School Airdrie Road Plains North Lanarkshire ML6 7SF
Residential Development (Renewal of planning permission in principle 16/02298/PPP)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2023-03-10
View full details - 23/00287/PPP - St Philip's School Airdrie Road Plains North Lanarkshire ML6 7SF
Residential Development (Renewal of planning permission in principle 16/02298/PPP)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2023-03-10
View full details - - 118 Main Street Plains North Lanarkshire ML6 7JQ
Detached Dwellinghouse (renewal of planning permission in principle 19/00320/PPP)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2023-03-02
View full details - - Brownieside Cottage Brownieside Road Plains North Lanarkshire ML6 8NP
Alterations to layouts of two house plots (amendment to planning permission 19/00671/FUL for two bungalows)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2022-05-23
View full details - - Land To The East Of 31 Victor Street Plains North Lanarkshire ML6 7JX
Change of use from open space to private garden ground with fencing
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2022-05-10
View full details - - Site Opposite 118 Main Street Plains North Lanarkshire
Use Class 1 Shop with ATM unit, associated external plant,access and parking (amendment to planning permission 19/00646/FUL)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2021-02-16
View full details - - 115 Main Street Plains Airdrie North Lanarkshire ML6 7JG
Part change of use of ground floor residential accommodation to shop (including external alterations)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2020-11-16
View full details - - 115 Main Street Plains Airdrie North Lanarkshire ML6 7JG
Change of use from shop to hot food takeaway including installation of rear flue.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2020-02-18
View full details - - 159 Main Street Plains Airdrie North Lanarkshire ML6 7JQ
Change of use from public house to pharmacy (Class 1 (Shop))
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2019-11-18
View full details - - 12 Ballochnie Drive Plains Airdrie North Lanarkshire ML6 7NA
Formation of Driveway
Status: Permitted | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2019-06-27
View full details - - Site Opposite 118 Main Street Plains North Lanarkshire
Shop units and associated access and parking
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2019-05-24
View full details - - 118 Main Street Plains Airdrie North Lanarkshire ML6 7JQ
Detached Dwellinghouse (renewal of planning permission in principle 16/00924/PPP)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2019-03-19
View full details - - Hillhead Easter Moffat Brownieside Road Plains Airdrie ML6 8NP
Single Storey Rear Extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2018-07-23
View full details - - 67 Main Street Plains Airdrie North Lanarkshire ML6 7JG
Extension to Local Shop
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2018-07-09
View full details - - 27 Arden Street Plains Airdrie North Lanarkshire ML6 7LB
Single Storey Side Extension
Status: Permitted | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2017-08-24
View full details - - Brownieside Cottage Brownieside Road Plains Airdrie North Lanarkshire ML6 8NP
Planning Permission in Principle for Residential Use
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2017-05-17
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A brief summary of Plains in North Lanarkshire
Plains is a village located just outside Airdrie in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, approximately 14 miles east of Glasgow and 32 miles west of Edinburgh. With a population of around 2,740, it is situated near the North Calder Water and is in close proximity to the larger towns of Airdrie and Coatbridge, making it a relevant area for those researching planning applications and developments.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Plains a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Plains 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 Plains
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Plains. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Plains may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Plains were full planning applications (2), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 29% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 4 were dismissed (20% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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