Wishaw, North Lanarkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wishaw, North Lanarkshire.
North Lanarkshire · Scotland · Town
Planning applications in Wishaw are administered by North Lanarkshire Council. View the full North Lanarkshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Wishaw
Wishaw is a significant town located in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, positioned on the edge of the scenic Clyde Valley, approximately 15 miles (24 km) southeast of Glasgow city centre. It is part of the Motherwell and Wishaw parliamentary constituency, making it an important area for local planning and development initiatives.
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Area Information
- Admin district: North Lanarkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke
- LSOA: Coltness - 03
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wishaw.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wishaw.
- 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 Wishaw based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Wishaw.
- - 56 Waverley Drive Wishaw ML2 7JW
Single storey side and rear extensions to house
Status: Permitted | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - Land At St Winifreds Way Wishaw North Lanarkshire
Development of single two storey dwellinghouse, fencing, landscaping and associated parking
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - 46 Raven Wynd Wishaw North Lanarkshire ML2 7QT
Single Storey Rear Extension
Status: Permitted | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-10-10
View full details - - 19 Main Street Wishaw North Lanarkshire ML2 7AF
Vinyl wrap to the front of the proposed prescription collection machine
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-05-19
View full details - - 451 Main Street Wishaw North Lanarkshire ML2 7PJ
Test Record
Status: Undecided | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-05-05
View full details - - Femington Park Main Street Wishaw North Lanarkshire ML2 7PL
3 Detached Dwellinghouses (Planning Permission in Principle)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2024-07-10
View full details - - 29 Osprey Crescent Wishaw North Lanarkshire ML2 7BF
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2023-12-01
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A brief summary of Wishaw in North Lanarkshire
Wishaw is a significant town located in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, positioned on the edge of the scenic Clyde Valley, approximately 15 miles (24 km) southeast of Glasgow city centre. It is part of the Motherwell and Wishaw parliamentary constituency, making it an important area for local planning and development initiatives.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Wishaw a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Wishaw 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 Wishaw
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Wishaw. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Wishaw may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 62 days on average, decisions near Wishaw slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Wishaw were outline applications (2), full planning applications (1), advertising consent (1).
In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications was submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.