How long do planning decisions take near Wardpark?

The average planning decision time near Wardpark 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 Wardpark?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Wardpark?

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

How can I track planning applications near Wardpark?

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Wardpark, North Lanarkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Wardpark, North Lanarkshire.

North Lanarkshire · Scotland · settlement

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About Wardpark

Wardpark is an industrial estate located in Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire, divided by the M80 motorway. Once home to the first factory of Cumbernauld new town, the former Burroughs factory has since been replaced by Westway Retail Park following the relocation of OKI to Westfield. This area presents various opportunities for planning applications, particularly in retail and industrial development.

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Area Information

Admin district: North Lanarkshire
Parliamentary constituency: Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch
LSOA: Westfield - 01

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Wardpark.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Wardpark based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Wardpark.

- Napier Road Wardpark Cumbernauld North Lanarkshire
EIA Screening Opinion for a proposed residential development
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-04-14
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- 5 Napier Road Wardpark Cumbernauld North Lanarkshire G68 0EF
Alterations to External Fabric of Commercial Unit Including Relocation of Roller Shutter Doors & Alterations to Existing Fenestration
Status: Permitted | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2024-07-31
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A brief summary of Wardpark in North Lanarkshire

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

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Planning Activity in Wardpark

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Wardpark. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.

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

The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Wardpark were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 2 medium-scale applications were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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