West Mains, South Lanarkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near West Mains, South Lanarkshire.
South Lanarkshire · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in West Mains are administered by South Lanarkshire Council. View the full South Lanarkshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About West Mains
West Mains is a residential area located within East Kilbride in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. Known for its local amenities and community facilities, it presents various opportunities for planning applications related to residential and commercial developments in the region.
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Area Information
- Admin district: South Lanarkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: East Kilbride and Strathaven
- LSOA: Stewartfield West - 05
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near West Mains.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near West Mains.
- 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 West Mains based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
35 planning applications found near West Mains.
- P/26/0700 - 24 Abernethy Park East Kilbride G74 1DH
Installation of 2no. rooflights to dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-06-09 - P/26/0700 · Received: Fri 05 Jun 2026 · Validated: Tue 09 Jun 2026 - 24 Abernethy Park East Kilbride G74 1DH
Installation of 2no. rooflights to dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-06-09 - - 24 Abernethy Park East Kilbride G74 1DH
Installation of 2no. rooflights to dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-06-05
View full details - - Beit Al Noor Springbank West Mains Road East Kilbride G74 1PT
Erection of single-storey rear extension (Certificate of Lawfulnes - Proposed)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-10-17
View full details - - 12 Lymekilns Road East Kilbride G74 4RR
Erection of 1.8m high fence with gate access to rear garden
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-06-26
View full details - - 31 Allendale East Kilbride G74 4JD
Erection of single storey rear extension and first floor side extension with associated alterations to existing dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - 21 Teviotdale East Kilbride G74 1DF
Installation of new door and window
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-02-10
View full details - - 12 Lymekilns Road East Kilbride G74 4RR
Erection of 1800mm high wall with gate access to rear garden
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2024-11-19
View full details - - 1 Abernethy Park East Kilbride G74 1DH
Erection of two storey side extension with associated alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2024-07-18
View full details - - 51 Quebec Drive East Kilbride G75 8SD
Change of use of amenity greenspace to form driveway and vehicle access
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2024-06-07
View full details - - 5 Culross Place East Kilbride G74 1HY
Erection of single-storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2024-04-04
View full details - - Laurieknowe 20 Lymekilns Road East Kilbride G74 4RR
Conversion of integral garage to habitable room and associated external alterations (Certificate of Lawfulness - Proposed)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2024-03-11
View full details - - 6 Seamill Gardens East Kilbride G74 4XE
Single story side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2024-02-02
View full details - - Oaklands Nursery School 17 Lymekilns Road East Kilbride G74 4RR
Retrospective application for four signs to be installed to existing nursery. One x totem sign. One x entrance sign and two signage panels.
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2024-01-31
View full details - - 20 Ballantrae East Kilbride G74 4TZ
Proposed first floor extension to front and side of dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2024-01-10
View full details - - 1 Blacklands Road East Kilbride G74 1BE
Erection of porch, side and rear single story extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2023-09-18
View full details - - 11 Abernethy Park East Kilbride G74 1DH
Erection of two-storey and single-storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2023-07-28
View full details - - 1J Dryburgh Lane East Kilbride G74 1BQ
Change of use from Class 6 (Storage or Distribution) to Class 5 (General Industrial) in retrospect
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2022-04-19
View full details - - 12 Falkland Park East Kilbride G74 1JD
Erection of porch to front of house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2021-11-02
View full details - - 12 Lymekilns Road East Kilbride G74 4RR
Replacement front dormer.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2021-10-12
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A brief summary of West Mains in South Lanarkshire
West Mains is a residential area located within East Kilbride in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. Known for its local amenities and community facilities, it presents various opportunities for planning applications related to residential and commercial developments in the region.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes West Mains a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, West Mains 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 West Mains
In the last 24 months, 48 planning applications were submitted near West Mains. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near West Mains.
At 62 days on average, decisions near West Mains slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near West Mains were full planning applications (26), outline applications (6), advertising consent (3). Full planning applications account for 54% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 13 medium-scale applications, 26 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 26 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 19 applications
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