How long do planning decisions take near Tarbrax?

The average planning decision time near Tarbrax is 42 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 Tarbrax?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Tarbrax?

The most common type of planning application near Tarbrax is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Tarbrax?

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Tarbrax, South Lanarkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Tarbrax, South Lanarkshire.

South Lanarkshire · Scotland · settlement

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About Tarbrax

Tarbrax is a quaint village located in the Parish of Carnwath, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. Situated at the end of a dead-end road off the A70, which connects Edinburgh to Carnwath, it offers a peaceful rural setting that may be of interest for local planning applications and developments.

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Area Information

Admin district: West Lothian
Parliamentary constituency: Livingston
LSOA: Breich, Harburn and Harwood

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Tarbrax.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Tarbrax based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Tarbrax.

- 270 Viewfield Road Tarbrax West Calder EH55 8XF
Formation of front and rear dormer windows and associated alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-05-27
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A brief summary of Tarbrax in South Lanarkshire

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

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Planning Activity in Tarbrax

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Tarbrax. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.

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

The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Tarbrax were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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