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Planning in Smithstone

Approved
93%
13 of 13 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Smithstone in the last 24 months, from North Lanarkshire Council's planning register.

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Around Smithstone

Postcode districts

G68 53 applications in the last 12 monthsG65 41 applications in the last 12 monthsG66 147 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: North Lanarkshire Council

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About Smithstone

Smithstone is a settlement located in North Lanarkshire, Scotland.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Smithstone area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Smithstone a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Smithstone, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Smithstone. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.

The most common types were advertising consent (4), full planning applications (3).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Smithstone?
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Smithstone. The approval rate is 93%.
How long do planning decisions take near Smithstone?
The average planning decision time near Smithstone is 54 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 Smithstone?
The planning approval rate near Smithstone is 93%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Smithstone?
The most common type of planning application near Smithstone is advertising, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Smithstone?
You can search and track planning applications near Smithstone on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.