How long do planning decisions take near Shawsburn?

The average planning decision time near Shawsburn is 78 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 Shawsburn?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Shawsburn?

The most common type of planning application near Shawsburn is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Shawsburn?

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Shawsburn, South Lanarkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Shawsburn, South Lanarkshire.

South Lanarkshire · Scotland · settlement

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Area Information

Admin district: South Lanarkshire
Parliamentary constituency: Hamilton and Clyde Valley
LSOA: Ashgill, Netherburn, Quarter and Glassford - 03

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Shawsburn.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Shawsburn based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Shawsburn.

- 21 Blair Atholl Drive Larkhall ML9 2SJ
Erection of a single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-02-26
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- 7 Goodview Gardens Larkhall ML9 2LA
Erection of a single storey rear extension and the formation of front and rear dormer windows with associated alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-02-20
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A brief summary of Shawsburn in South Lanarkshire

Shawsburn 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 Shawsburn a particularly low-crime area.

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

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Shawsburn. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 78 days.

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

The average decision period of 78 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Shawsburn were full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 86% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.

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