Smithstone, North Lanarkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Smithstone, North Lanarkshire.
North Lanarkshire · Scotland · settlement
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Area Information
- Admin district: North Lanarkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch
- LSOA: Village and Castlecary - 01
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Smithstone.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Smithstone.
- 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 Smithstone based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
153 planning applications found near Smithstone.
- - 3 Priory Place Blackwood Cumbernauld North Lanarkshire G68 9NR
Use of garden room for acupuncture as per supporting statement
Status: Permitted | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 14 Kirkconnel Avenue Blackwood Cumbernauld North Lanarkshire G68 9NQ
Single Storey Extension to Rear & Side of Existing Dwelling
Status: Permitted | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-07-14
View full details - - 31 Mallard Crescent Cumbernauld North Lanarkshire G68 9GW
Change of use of open space to garden ground and erection of 1.8m high fence
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-05-26
View full details - - Leisure Centre Broadwood Stadium 1 Ardgoil Drive Broadwood Cumbernauld North Lanarkshire G68 9NE
External Alterations to Leisure Centre and Associated Infrastructure
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-05-08
View full details - - 2 Kirkconnel Avenue Blackwood Cumbernauld North Lanarkshire G68 9NQ
Erection of single storey rear extension and removal of conservatory.
Status: Permitted | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2024-04-03
View full details - - 35 Gartshore Gardens Blackwood Cumbernauld North Lanarkshire G68 9NH
Replacement Single Storey Rear Extension
Status: Permitted | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2024-01-09
View full details - 24/00024/CLP - 35 Gartshore Gardens Blackwood Cumbernauld North Lanarkshire G68 9NH
Replacement Single Storey Rear Extension
Status: Permitted | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2024-01-09
View full details - - 47 Mosswater Wynd Smithstone Cumbernauld North Lanarkshire G68 9JU
Garage alterations to form habitable rooms including creation of new roof and upstairs dormer to accomodate upper floor
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2023-10-31
View full details - - 20 Kingshill Avenue Blackwood Cumbernauld North Lanarkshire G68 9NF
Installation Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2023-08-14
View full details - - 60 Valleyfield Drive Blackwood Cumbernauld North Lanarkshire G68 9NW
Single Storey Side Extension
Status: Permitted | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2023-02-22
View full details - - 3 Priory Place Blackwood Cumbernauld North Lanarkshire G68 9NR
Single Storey Rear Extension
Status: Permitted | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2023-01-26
View full details - - 43 Kingshill Avenue Blackwood Cumbernauld North Lanarkshire G68 9NF
Replacement Single Storey Rear Extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2022-07-04
View full details - - 46 Kirkconnel Avenue Blackwood Cumbernauld North Lanarkshire G68 9NQ
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2022-05-23
View full details - - 21 Wellesley Crescent Blackwood Cumbernauld North Lanarkshire G68 9PH
Single Storey Side Extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2022-05-04
View full details - - 41 Blantyre Gardens Blackwood Cumbernauld Glasgow North Lanarkshire G68 9NJ
Single Storey Extension and Garden Room
Status: Permitted | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2021-12-15
View full details - - 19 Dunnikier Walk Blackwood Cumbernauld Glasgow North Lanarkshire G68 9NS
1.5 Storey Rear Extension and Formation of Dormer Window
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2021-12-15
View full details - - 13 Kirkconnel Avenue Blackwood Cumbernauld Glasgow North Lanarkshire G68 9NQ
Side Extension and Garage Conversion
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2021-11-29
View full details - - 39 Seafield Crescent Blackwood Cumbernauld Glasgow North Lanarkshire G68 9NX
Single Storey Side/Rear Extension and Raised Patio
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2021-08-18
View full details - - 23 Mallard Crescent Cumbernauld Glasgow North Lanarkshire G68 9GW
Conversion of Double Garage to Habitable Room
Status: Permitted | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2021-07-02
View full details - - 2 Croy Bank Court Smithstone Cumbernauld Glasgow North Lanarkshire G68 9GG
Garage Conversion to Habitable Rooms and Single Storey Side Extension
Status: Permitted | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2021-05-19
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A brief summary of Smithstone in North Lanarkshire
Smithstone is a settlement located in North Lanarkshire, Scotland.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Smithstone a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Smithstone 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 Smithstone
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Smithstone. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 32 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Smithstone may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 32 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Smithstone were full planning applications (7), advertising consent (5). Full planning applications account for 41% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 15 medium-scale applications, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.
19 planning appeals were lodged, of which 4 were allowed and 15 were dismissed (21% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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