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Planning in Wishaw

Approved
96%
26 of 27 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Wishaw in the last 24 months, from North Lanarkshire Council's planning register.

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Around Wishaw

Postcode districts

ML2 56 applications in the last 12 monthsML4 41 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: North Lanarkshire Council

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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.

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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Wishaw, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 44 planning applications were submitted near Wishaw. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (12), outline applications (6), advertising consent (4).

7 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 5 were dismissed (17% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Wishaw?
In the last 24 months, 44 planning applications were submitted near Wishaw. The approval rate is 96%.
How long do planning decisions take near Wishaw?
The average planning decision time near Wishaw is 71 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 Wishaw?
The planning approval rate near Wishaw is 96%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Wishaw?
The most common type of planning application near Wishaw is full planning applications, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Wishaw?
You can search and track planning applications near Wishaw on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.