How long do planning decisions take near Rootpark?

The average planning decision time near Rootpark is 64 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 Rootpark?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Rootpark?

The most common type of planning application near Rootpark is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Rootpark?

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Rootpark, South Lanarkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Rootpark, South Lanarkshire.

South Lanarkshire · Scotland · settlement

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Area Information

Admin district: South Lanarkshire
Parliamentary constituency: Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
LSOA: Douglas, Coalburn and Rigside - 02

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Rootpark.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Rootpark based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Rootpark.

- 63 Wilsontown Road Wilsontown Lanark ML11 8ER
Demolition of existing sunroom and erection of a single storey extension with associated alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-01-26
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A brief summary of Rootpark in South Lanarkshire

Rootpark is a settlement located in South Lanarkshire, Scotland.

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

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

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Rootpark. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Rootpark may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 64 days on average, decisions near Rootpark slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Rootpark were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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