Wattston, North Lanarkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wattston, North Lanarkshire.
North Lanarkshire · Scotland · settlement
About Wattston
Wattston is a quaint village located on the B803 in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, just west of Greengairs. With a population of approximately 1,190 residents, it lies around 4 km south of Cumbernauld and 4 km north of Airdrie, making it well-positioned for local amenities. Nearby settlements include Caldercruix, Longriggend, Riggend, and Slamannan, providing a cohesive community for planning applications in the area.
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Area Information
- Admin district: North Lanarkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Airdrie and Shotts
- LSOA: Caldercruix and Plains - 07
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wattston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wattston.
- 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 Wattston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
25 planning applications found near Wattston.
- - Cameron Farm Cameron Road Greengairs North Lanarkshire ML6 7UX
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-03-21
View full details - - 161 Greengairs Road Greengairs North Lanarkshire ML6 7SY
Single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2022-07-01
View full details - - Land At Hillrigg Greengairs North Lanarkshire
Change of use of vacant land to community allotments with associated access, building, landscaping and engineering works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2020-10-16
View full details - - 4 Drumgray Lane Greengairs Airdrie North Lanarkshire ML6 7UH
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2020-06-05
View full details - - 6 Drumgray Lane Greengairs Airdrie North Lanarkshire ML6 7UH
Two storey side/rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2019-10-31
View full details - - 188 Greengairs Road Greengairs Airdrie North Lanarkshire ML6 7TA
Raised deck to rear of dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2019-06-18
View full details - - 185 Greengairs Road Greengairs Airdrie North Lanarkshire ML6 7SZ
Single Storey Side Extension and Ramp
Status: Permitted | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2019-01-10
View full details - - 247 Greengairs Road Greengairs Airdrie ML6 7SZ
Double Garage to Side and Single Storey Rear Extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2015-06-10
View full details - - 2 Drumgray Lane Greengairs Airdrie North Lanarkshire ML6 7UH
First floor extension above existing flat roof and alterations to existing roof including the installation of dormer windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2012-04-12
View full details - - 175 Greengairs Road Greengairs Airdrie North Lanarkshire ML6 7SZ
Dropped Kerb
Status: Permitted | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2012-03-27
View full details - - 217 Greengairs Road Greengairs North Lanarkshire ML6 7SZ
Installation of Domestic Air Source Heat Pump
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2011-01-17
View full details - - 138 Greengairs Road Greengairs Airdrie North Lanarkshire ML6 7TA
Installation of Domestic Air Source Heat Pump
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2010-08-17
View full details - - 4 Drumgray Lane Wattston Airdrie North Lanarkshire ML6 7UH
Construction of Two Dwellinghouses
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2009-12-08
View full details - - 4 Drumgray Lane Greengairs Airdrie North Lanarkshire ML6 7UH
Proposed Dwellinghouse(s)
Status: Permitted | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2009-08-12
View full details - - 215 Greengairs Road Greengairs Airdrie North Lanarkshire ML6 7SZ
Demolition of Single Storey Shop Unit and Erection of Two Retail Units (Including 1No. Hot Food Takeaway)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2009-04-08
View full details - - 4 Drumgray Lane Greengairs Airdrie North Lanarkshire ML6 7UH
Erection of Dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2008-08-19
View full details - - 155 Greengairs Road Greengairs Airdrie North Lanarkshire ML6 7SY
Construction of Single Storey Extension to Front of Dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2007-01-11
View full details - - 161 Greengairs Road Greengairs Airdrie North Lanarkshire ML6 7SY
1 1/2 Storey Extension to Side of Dwellingouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2006-07-06
View full details - - Land North Of 34 - 40 Hillrigg Greengairs Airdrie Lanarkshire
Extension & Alteration of Road to Form Access to Proposed Residential Plots
Status: Withdrawn | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2006-05-04
View full details - - Plot 1 Land North Of 34 - 40 Hillrigg Greengairs Airdrie Lanarkshire
Erection of Dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2006-03-10
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A brief summary of Wattston in North Lanarkshire
Wattston is a quaint village located on the B803 in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, just west of Greengairs. With a population of approximately 1,190 residents, it lies around 4 km south of Cumbernauld and 4 km north of Airdrie, making it well-positioned for local amenities. Nearby settlements include Caldercruix, Longriggend, Riggend, and Slamannan, providing a cohesive community for planning applications in the area.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Wattston a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Wattston 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 Wattston
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Wattston. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Wattston may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 61 days on average, decisions near Wattston slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Wattston were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1), advertising consent (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, 3 medium-scale applications was 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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