Westburn, South Lanarkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Westburn, South Lanarkshire.
South Lanarkshire · Scotland · settlement
About Westburn
Westburn is a district located within Cambuslang, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. Historically, it housed a steel works and power station, which were key employers in the area; these sites have since been transformed into a housing development and a modern industrial estate. With a population of approximately 2,000, Westburn falls under the Cambuslang East ward of South Lanarkshire Council, making it a relevant area for those researching planning applications and local developments.
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Area Information
- Admin district: South Lanarkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Rutherglen
- LSOA: Farme Cross and Gallowflat North - 01
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Westburn.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Westburn.
- 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 Westburn based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Westburn.
- - 30 Alder Gate Cambuslang G72 7ZF
Erection of single-storey rear extension (Certificate of Lawfulness - Proposed)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 2 Hallside Avenue Cambuslang G72 7DR
Erection of porch at front of dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - 2 Ash Wynd Cambuslang G72 7ZD
Conversion of integral garage to habitable accommodation with associated alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - 2 Ash Wynd Cambuslang G72 7ZD
Conversion of integral garage to habitable accommodation with associated external alterations (Certificate of Lawfulness - Proposed)
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-11-17
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A brief summary of Westburn in South Lanarkshire
Westburn is a district located within Cambuslang, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. Historically, it housed a steel works and power station, which were key employers in the area; these sites have since been transformed into a housing development and a modern industrial estate. With a population of approximately 2,000, Westburn falls under the Cambuslang East ward of South Lanarkshire Council, making it a relevant area for those researching planning applications and local developments.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Westburn a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Westburn 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 Westburn
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Westburn. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 39 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Westburn maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 39 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Westburn were full planning applications (5), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 63% 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, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
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