Thankerton, South Lanarkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Thankerton, South Lanarkshire.
South Lanarkshire · Scotland · settlement
About Thankerton
Thankerton is a quaint village in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, nestled between the larger towns of Biggar and Lanark. It lies amidst the scenic landscapes of Quothquan Law and Tinto, making it an appealing location for potential planning applications in a tranquil rural setting.
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Area Information
- Admin district: South Lanarkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- LSOA: Biggar, Symington, Thankerton and Dolphinton - 06
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Thankerton.
- 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 Thankerton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
72 planning applications found near Thankerton.
- - Land 65M West Of 42 Mill Road Mill Road Thankerton Biggar
Minor amendments to plots 13, 14, 15,16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 24, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 and 34 including the height of finished floor levels (non material variation to consent P/19/0405)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - Thankerton Hall 49 Station Road Thankerton Biggar ML12 6NZ
Community Asset Transfer request for the purchase of Thankerton Hall and adjacent grounds, 49 Station Road, Thankerton, ML12 6NZ
Status: Undecided | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-02-05
View full details - - 2 Loanfoot Paddock Boat Road Thankerton Biggar ML12 6NU
Erection of single storey side extension and conversion of garage to habitable accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2023-07-13
View full details - - Haynes Garage Boat Road Thankerton Biggar ML12 6NU
Temporary use of open ground adjacent to existing workshop/garage for kennels and siting of a residential caravan for a period of two years (part retrospective).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2023-06-19
View full details - - 63 Station Road Thankerton Biggar ML12 6NZ
Erection of side extension, conversion of garage to habitable accommodation and associated alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2023-04-12
View full details - - 63 Station Road Thankerton Biggar ML12 6NZ
Erection of detached garage in residential garden (Certificate of Lawfulness - Existing)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2023-04-12
View full details - - 59 Station Road Thankerton Biggar ML12 6NZ
Installation of 24 solar pannels on southern elevation of workshop
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2022-07-07
View full details - - Old Boat Farm Boat Road Thankerton Biggar ML12 6NU
Change of use of stable to holiday let accommodation and associated alterations including erection of entrance porch and rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2022-04-25
View full details - - 1 Loanfoot Paddock Boat Road Thankerton Biggar ML12 6NU
Erection of first floor extension above attached garage and conversion of garage to habitable accommodation with associated external alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2022-01-03
View full details - - Covington Mill Farmhouse Covington Road Thankerton Biggar ML12 6NE
Demolition of existing entrance porch and utility room, erection of single storey front extension, erection of two storey side extension including covered balcony.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2021-10-20
View full details - - 64 Mill Road Thankerton Biggar ML12 6NY
Erection of a garden room (In retrospect).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2021-07-07
View full details - - Largo 54 Millands Road Thankerton Biggar ML12 6NX
Erection of single-storey rear extension and erection of side porch.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2021-06-18
View full details - - 46 Station Road Thankerton Biggar ML12 6NZ
Erection of single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2020-10-20
View full details - - Land 36M West Of 53 Mill Road Mill Road Thankerton Biggar South Lanarkshire
Erection of two bungalows and acoustic fence.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2020-10-16
View full details - - Land 65M West Of 42 Mill Road Mill Road Thankerton Biggar
Erection of 34 semi-detached dwelling houses, formation of new access road and associated infrastructure
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2019-03-12
View full details - - Land 18M Nnw Of 6 Mill Road Mill Road Thankerton Biggar South Lanarkshire
Erection of 12.3m high pole with 2no. antennas and 2no. associated ground based cabinets. (prior notification)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2018-06-20
View full details - - Plot 3 Boat Farm Boat Road Thankerton ML12 6NU
Erection of a one and three quarter storey dwellinghouse (Amendment to house type, planning application CL/13/0303)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2017-10-03
View full details - - Mill Road Thankerton Biggar
Erection of 2 no. semi-detached one and a half storey dwellinghouses, 2 no. detached domestic garages and formation of vehicular access (renewal of CL/13/0458)
Status: Permitted | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2017-04-27
View full details - - Land Adjoinig 3 Clyde Court Boat Road Thankerton ML12 6NU
Erection of 1.5 storey detached dwellinghouse.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2016-06-16
View full details - - Loanfoot Station Road Thankerton Biggar ML12 6NU
Erection of 4 no. dwellinghouses incorporating air source heat pumps and formation of associated vehicular access road (amendment to planning application CL/15/0214)
Status: Permitted | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2015-12-11
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A brief summary of Thankerton in South Lanarkshire
Thankerton is a quaint village in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, nestled between the larger towns of Biggar and Lanark. It lies amidst the scenic landscapes of Quothquan Law and Tinto, making it an appealing location for potential planning applications in a tranquil rural setting.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Thankerton a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Thankerton 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 Thankerton
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Thankerton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Thankerton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Thankerton were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 25% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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