Seafar, North Lanarkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Seafar, North Lanarkshire.
North Lanarkshire · Scotland · settlement
About Seafar
Seafar is a notable area within the town of Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire. Historically, it was characterized by the original Seafar sand pit and farm, located where the A8011 now runs. Over the years, Seafar has become more prominent in the local landscape, overshadowing nearby areas like Ravenswood and Muirhead, which are less frequently referenced on road signage. This shift may impact planning considerations, as Seafar's growing identity shapes community development and infrastructure projects.
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Area Information
- Admin district: North Lanarkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch
- LSOA: Kildrum - 04
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Seafar.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Seafar.
- 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 Seafar based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
192 planning applications found near Seafar.
- - Land To The Rear Of 6 Beechwood Road Carbrain Cumbernauld North Lanarkshire
Install Fixed Line Broadband Apparatus - 8m Light Pole
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-11-11
View full details - - St Mungo's Parish Church Fergusson Road Seafar Cumbernauld North Lanarkshire G67 1QP
Retrospective demolition of entire building structure including grubbing up of foundations due to fire spreading through and destroying the whole building.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-08-28
View full details - - Former HMRC Site St Mungo's Road Cumbernauld North Lanarkshire G67 1YZ
Residential development (199 units) with associated land engineering, access, alteration to south east access, demolition of a footbridge and alteration to a core path, infrastructure, open space and
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-08-25
View full details - - New College Lanarkshire Cumbernauld Campus North Carbrain Road Carbrain Cumbernauld North Lanarkshire G67 1HU
Painted Mural on Small Sections of External North Elevation
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-06-09
View full details - - North Bus Stance Kiosk Central Way Cumbernauld North Lanarkshire
Kiosk existing use Class 1A to hot food takeaway (Sui generis)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-05-01
View full details - - Land At Central Way And St Mungo's Road Cumbernauld North Lanarkshire
20m high telecoms pole and associated apparatus - Prior Notification for Electronic Communication Code Operators.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-02-25
View full details - - Site At St Mungo's Road Cumbernauld North Lanarkshire
Demolition of Phase 4 Building of The Centre Cumbernauld, Comprising a Two Storey Building, a Vehicular Overbridge and Associated Car Parking Areas. The Building is to be Demolished to Provide a Clear
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2024-11-12
View full details - - 73 Craigieburn Road Carbrain Cumbernauld North Lanarkshire G67 2LY
Change the Land from 'Public Open Space' to 'Private Garden Ground'
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2024-11-04
View full details - - Inland Revenue St Mungo's Road Cumbernauld North Lanarkshire G67 1YZ
Major residential development with associated infrastructure, open space and landscaping
Status: Permitted | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2024-09-02
View full details - - Former Inland Revenue St Mungo's Road Cumbernauld North Lanarkshire G67 1YZ
Screening Opinion request for proposed major development of circa 140 to 200 homes with associated infrastructure
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2024-08-01
View full details - - 139 Binniehill Road Balloch Cumbernauld North Lanarkshire G68 9DT
Use of Dwellinghouse as Short-Term Let
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2024-04-17
View full details - - Land At Cumbernauld Shopping Centre Car Park St Mungos Road Central Way Cumbernauld North Lanarkshire G67 1NB
20m Telecomms Pole and associated cabinets (Prior Notification for Electronic Communication Code Operators)
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2023-09-01
View full details - - 11J Fleming Road Seafar Cumbernauld North Lanarkshire G67 1LH
Change of Use from Public Open Space to Private Garden Ground
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2023-07-07
View full details - - Lennox House Lennox Road Seafar Cumbernauld North Lanarkshire G67 1LL
Residential development comprising of 44 flats with associated landscaping and parking
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2023-06-29
View full details - - 11F Balloch View Seafar Cumbernauld North Lanarkshire G67 1HF
Change of public open space to private garden ground including erection of 1800 high timber fence and access gates (in retrospect)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2023-02-06
View full details - - Land At St Mungo's Road Cumbernauld North Lanarkshire
20m High Street Style Telecoms Mast and 3 Cabinets
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2022-09-20
View full details - - Unit 22 Antonine Centre Tryst Road Town Centre Cumbernauld North Lanarkshire G67 1JW
Change of Use to Cafe including Takeaway
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2022-07-11
View full details - - 1 Tay Walk Central Way Cumbernauld North Lanarkshire G67 1BU
Installing a 0.6m dia. Microwave dish antenna to the existing apparatus at 28m on 203 degrees from north
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2022-03-01
View full details - - Site At St Mungo's Road Cumbernauld North Lanarkshire
20 m telecoms Mast, Dishes, Cabinets and all Ancillary Development
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2021-09-23
View full details - - St Mungo's Parish Church Fergusson Road Seafar Cumbernauld Glasgow North Lanarkshire G67 1LS
Remove Existing Boilers and Install 2no. New Gas Boilers Complete with New Flues
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2021-08-13
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A brief summary of Seafar in North Lanarkshire
Seafar is a notable area within the town of Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire. Historically, it was characterized by the original Seafar sand pit and farm, located where the A8011 now runs. Over the years, Seafar has become more prominent in the local landscape, overshadowing nearby areas like Ravenswood and Muirhead, which are less frequently referenced on road signage. This shift may impact planning considerations, as Seafar's growing identity shapes community development and infrastructure projects.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Seafar a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Seafar 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 Seafar
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Seafar. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Seafar may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Seafar were full planning applications (8), outline applications (6), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 11 medium-scale applications, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.
18 planning appeals were lodged, of which 7 were allowed and 11 were dismissed (39% success rate).
Nearby Towns
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