How long do planning decisions take near Shieldmuir?

The average planning decision time near Shieldmuir is 61 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 Shieldmuir?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Shieldmuir?

The most common type of planning application near Shieldmuir is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Shieldmuir?

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Shieldmuir, North Lanarkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Shieldmuir, North Lanarkshire.

North Lanarkshire · Scotland · settlement

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About Shieldmuir

Shieldmuir railway station, located in the Craigneuk suburb of Wishaw, North Lanarkshire, serves local commuters via the Argyle Line, operated by ScotRail under the Strathclyde Partnership for Transport. Positioned on the West Coast Main Line, it primarily caters to residents from the surrounding suburbs of Craigneuk and Muirhouse, with a bridge linking the two areas. While Shieldmuir provides access to Wishaw General Hospital, it is notably distant from the facility, making transport considerations important for visitors.

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Area Information

Admin district: North Lanarkshire
Parliamentary constituency: Airdrie and Shotts
LSOA: Newmains - 04

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Shieldmuir.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Shieldmuir based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Shieldmuir.

- 30 Morven Drive Motherwell North Lanarkshire ML1 2TT
External alterations to the ground floor window and door configuration at the rear of the property
Status: Permitted | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2023-04-25
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A brief summary of Shieldmuir in North Lanarkshire

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

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Planning Activity in Shieldmuir

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Shieldmuir. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.

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

At 61 days on average, decisions near Shieldmuir slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Shieldmuir were full planning applications (2), outline applications (1), advertising consent (1). Full planning applications account for 50% 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 was submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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