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Planning in Stonehouse

Approved
95%
20 of 21 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

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

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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. 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.

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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Stonehouse, 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, 24 planning applications were submitted near Stonehouse. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (5), outline applications (3).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Stonehouse?
In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Stonehouse. The approval rate is 95%.
How long do planning decisions take near Stonehouse?
The average planning decision time near Stonehouse is 48 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 Stonehouse?
The planning approval rate near Stonehouse is 95%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Stonehouse?
The most common type of planning application near Stonehouse is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Stonehouse?
You can search and track planning applications near Stonehouse on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.