How long do planning decisions take near Wilsontown?

The average planning decision time near Wilsontown is 64 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 Wilsontown?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Wilsontown?

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

How can I track planning applications near Wilsontown?

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Wilsontown, South Lanarkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Wilsontown, South Lanarkshire.

South Lanarkshire · Scotland · settlement

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About Wilsontown

Wilsontown, located near the village of Forth in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, is home to the historic ruins of the Wilsontown Ironworks, situated approximately 23 miles southeast of Glasgow. This site was a significant contributor to the Industrial Revolution, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to heritage conservation and development.

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Area Information

Admin district: South Lanarkshire
Parliamentary constituency: Hamilton and Clyde Valley
LSOA: Lanark North West - 01

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Wilsontown.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Wilsontown based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Wilsontown.

- 1 Schoolhouse Court A706 From Forth To Northern Boundary Wilsontown Lanark ML11 8FE
Erection of side extension and formation of dormer on rear roofslope.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2023-12-22
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A brief summary of Wilsontown in South Lanarkshire

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

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Planning Activity in Wilsontown

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Wilsontown. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.

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

At 64 days on average, decisions near Wilsontown slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Wilsontown were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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