Torbothie, North Lanarkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Torbothie, North Lanarkshire.
North Lanarkshire · Scotland · settlement
About Torbothie
Torbothie is a quaint district within Shotts, North Lanarkshire, home to approximately 8,570 residents. The area features a diverse mix of housing, including council-letted accommodations and private homes, alongside community amenities such as a Salvation Army Corps, a graveyard, Stane Primary School, and a local football ground. Notably, Torbothie is also known for its small man-made loch, affectionately dubbed 'Torbothie Beach,' and is surrounded by expansive forestry, making it an attractive spot for potential planning applications related to residential and community developments.
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Area Information
- Admin district: North Lanarkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Airdrie and Shotts
- LSOA: Harthill and Salsburgh - 03
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Torbothie.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Torbothie.
- 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 Torbothie based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Torbothie.
- - Springhill Farm Springhill Road Stane Shotts ML7 5DP
Residential development of 49 units plus access, roads, open space, landscaping, drainage and all associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-08-01
View full details - - Springhill Farm Springhill Road Stane Shotts North Lanarkshire ML7 5DP
Request for EIA screening opinion: Proposed residential development with access roads, open space, landscaping, drainage and all associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-06-16
View full details - - Springhill Farm Springhill Road Stane Shotts North Lanarkshire ML7 5DP
Proposed Residential Development with Access Roads, Open Space, Landscaping, Drainage & all Associated Works
Status: Permitted | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-05-09
View full details - - Springhill Farm Springhill Road Stane Shotts North Lanarkshire ML7 5DP
Residential development of 246 dwellinghouses, including formation of roundabout, drainage, infrastructure and landscaping (Application covering matters specified by conditions of planning permission
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-03-13
View full details - - Springhill Farm Springhill Road Stane Shotts North Lanarkshire ML7 5DP
Residential Development of 246 new homes, including formation of roundabout, drainage, infrastructure and landscaping (Application covering matters specified by conditions of planning permission in pr
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2022-11-22
View full details - - Land At Springhill Road Stane Shotts North Lanarkshire
Installation of Above Ground Cabinets
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2021-12-23
View full details - - Springhill Farm Springhill Road Stane Shotts North Lanarkshire ML7 5DP
Masterplan and Phasing of Development (Application Covering Matters Specified by Conditions of Planning Permission in Principle 17/00389/PPP)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2020-02-27
View full details - - Springhill Farm Springhill Road Stane Shotts ML7 5DP
Residential Development Including Public Open Space, Roads and Drainage Infrastructure (Permission in Principle)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2017-03-07
View full details - - 155 Springhill Road Stane Shotts North Lanarkshire ML7 5HH
Erection of Two Internally Illuminated Free Standing Advertisement Display Units (In Retrospect).
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2010-07-30
View full details - - Springhill Farm Springhill Road Stane Shotts ML7 5DP
Alterations to Dwellinghouse, Conversion of Farm Steading to form 3 Dwellinghouses
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2006-12-13
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A brief summary of Torbothie in North Lanarkshire
Torbothie is a quaint district within Shotts, North Lanarkshire, home to approximately 8,570 residents. The area features a diverse mix of housing, including council-letted accommodations and private homes, alongside community amenities such as a Salvation Army Corps, a graveyard, Stane Primary School, and a local football ground. Notably, Torbothie is also known for its small man-made loch, affectionately dubbed 'Torbothie Beach,' and is surrounded by expansive forestry, making it an attractive spot for potential planning applications related to residential and community developments.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Torbothie a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Torbothie 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 Torbothie
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Torbothie. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 90 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Torbothie may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 90 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Torbothie were full planning applications (2), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 29% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 3 medium-scale applications were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.