Stonehouse, South Lanarkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Stonehouse, South Lanarkshire.
South Lanarkshire · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Stonehouse are administered by South Lanarkshire Council. View the full South Lanarkshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Stonehouse
Stonehouse is a picturesque rural village located in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, nestled along the scenic Avon Water and close to the Clyde Valley. With a population of approximately 7,500, it serves as a convenient spot along the A71 trunk road connecting Edinburgh and Kilmarnock, and is in proximity to the towns of Hamilton, Larkhall, and Strathaven. The village's blend of natural beauty and historical significance makes it an appealing area for planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 5,500 (2016)
District: South Lanarkshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £365,508 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Lanarkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Hamilton and Clyde Valley
- LSOA: Ashgill, Netherburn, Quarter and Glassford - 02
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Stonehouse.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stonehouse.
- 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 Stonehouse based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Stonehouse.
- - 44 Union Street Stonehouse Larkhall ML9 3LF
Installation of solar panels, installation of new windows on roof and installation of sliding doors on the rear elevation (Certificate of Lawfulness - Proposed)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - 22A Queen Street Stonehouse ML9 3EE
Erection of single-storey rear extension (Certificate of Lawfulness - Proposed)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 44 Townhead Street Stonehouse ML9 3EL
Erection of second storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 3 Leith Avenue Stonehouse ML9 3LY
Replacement windows in a conservation area (Prior Notification)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 27 Camnethan Street Stonehouse ML9 3NQ
Replacement of existing roof tiles with Marley Tiles (Slate Grey) (Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - 14 Camnethan Street Stonehouse ML9 3NQ
Replacement of existing roof tiles with Marley Tiles (Grey) (Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - Tileworks Pavilion Tileworks Sports Ground Union Street Stonehouse Larkhall South Lanarkshire ML9 3LF
Community Asset Transfer request for the purchase of the Tileworks Parks and Pavilion, Union Street, Stonehouse, ML9 3LF
Status: Undecided | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2024-10-11
View full details - - 42 Camnethan Street Stonehouse ML9 3NQ
Erection of single-storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2023-12-22
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A brief summary of Stonehouse in South Lanarkshire
Stonehouse is a picturesque rural village located in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, nestled along the scenic Avon Water and close to the Clyde Valley. With a population of approximately 7,500, it serves as a convenient spot along the A71 trunk road connecting Edinburgh and Kilmarnock, and is in proximity to the towns of Hamilton, Larkhall, and Strathaven. The village's blend of natural beauty and historical significance makes it an appealing area for planning applications and development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 5,500 (2016 estimate). It sits within the South Lanarkshire district.
Property prices in Stonehouse show an average sale price of £365,508, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Stonehouse a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Stonehouse 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 Stonehouse
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Stonehouse. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Stonehouse may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Stonehouse were full planning applications (5), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 45% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.
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