How long do planning decisions take near Westwood?

The average planning decision time near Westwood is 61 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 Westwood?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Westwood?

The most common type of planning application near Westwood is full planning applications, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Westwood?

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Westwood, South Lanarkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Westwood, South Lanarkshire.

South Lanarkshire · Scotland · settlement

Planning applications in Westwood are administered by South Lanarkshire Council. View the full South Lanarkshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Area Information

Admin district: South Lanarkshire
Parliamentary constituency: East Kilbride and Strathaven
LSOA: Westwood South - 03

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Westwood.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Westwood based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Westwood.

P/26/0722 · Received: Thu 11 Jun 2026 · Validated: Mon 22 Jun 2026 - Carnegie Hill East Kilbride G75 0AH
Installation of electrical substation and associated infrastructure for residential development
Status: Undecided | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-06-22
- Land To North East Of Westwood Hill Extending North Of Adelaide Road And South Adjacent To Lickprivick Road East Kilbride
Proposed residential development with associated new access arrangements, roads, public open space, landscaping and strategic drainage infrastructure (Proposal of Application Notice)
Status: Undecided | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-05-27
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- 44 Bowden Park East Kilbride G75 8AR
Demolition of extension and erection of replacement of single-storey extension to rear of dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-02-09
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- Former Righead United Reformed Church Carnegie Hill East Kilbride G75 0AE
Minor variation to block (reduction in overall dimensions), removal of roof gardens, repositioning of parking spaces/cycle storage/balconies (non-material variation to P/24/0851)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-01-29
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- 53 Fleming Place East Kilbride G75 0DB
Change of use of residential flat to short term let accommodation (existing operation).
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2023-08-21
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- 9 Dicks Park East Kilbride G75 0DH
Erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2019-01-21
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- 2 Alberta Avenue East Kilbride G75 8BF
Installation of ATM on existing shop frontage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2018-06-28
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- 13 Dicks Park East Kilbride G75 0DH
Erection of single storey side and rear extension with associated alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2017-03-15
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A brief summary of Westwood in South Lanarkshire

Westwood is a settlement located in South Lanarkshire, Scotland.

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Westwood 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 Westwood

In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Westwood. 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 Westwood may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 61 days on average, decisions near Westwood slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Westwood were full planning applications (12), advertising consent (3), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 52% 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, 8 medium-scale applications, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.

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