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South Lanarkshire planning applications
2,522 applications. 95% approved. 67 days to decide.
As of September 2026, PlanIndex holds 2,522 planning applications from South Lanarkshire. 1,063 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 95% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
South Lanarkshire takes a median of 67 days to decide a planning application, ranking 135 of 148 UK councils. See how that compares.
All applications
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P/26/0057/V Awaiting decision
39 Lanark Road Crossford Carluke ML8 5RE
Formation of front and rear elevation pitched roof dormer windows (Non Material Variation of Planning Permission P/18/1690)
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P/26/1197 Awaiting decision
Land At Braidwood House Carluke
EIA SCreening Request relating to proposals in principle for the erection of circa 220 residential units and the refurbishment and repurposing of Braidwood House.
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P/26/1171 Awaiting decision
North Brackenridge Farm C14 From Deadwaters B7086 To Coalburn Lesmahagow ML11 0HP
Erection of single storey front and rear extensions with barn conversions
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P/26/1155 Awaiting decision
23 Brouster Hill East Kilbride G74 1AH
Installation of replacement timber frame sash and case windows to A listed dwellinghouse
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P/26/1150 Awaiting decision
17 Grenville Drive Cambuslang G72 8DS
Conversion of existing loft to form a bedroom with an en-suite, formation of rear dormer window and erection of an external deck at ground floor, with associated alterations
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P/26/1147 Awaiting decision
6 Tyne Avenue East Kilbride G75 9PT
Erection of single-storey extension to rear of dwellinghouse
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P/26/0054/V Awaiting decision
Land 1.6km Southeast Of Redshaw B7078 From Millbank A70 To Abington Int A702 Douglas Lanark ML11 0RN
Reduction in the number of approved transformers from 7 to 4 and provision of additional GIS building.
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P/26/1139 Awaiting decision
57 Horsleyhill East Kilbride G75 9PL
Conversion of integral garage to habitable accommodation with associated external alterations
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P/26/0051/V Awaiting decision
2 Skellyton Nursery Lanark Road Larkhall ML9 2UD
Resiting of single storey rear extension (Non Material Variation of Planning Permission P/24/1466)
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P/26/1137 Awaiting decision
139 Hamilton Road Rutherglen G73 3BE
Demolition of conservatory and erection of single-storey rear extension
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P/26/1136 Awaiting decision
66 Mcneil Street Larkhall ML9 1BN
Demolition of conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension
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P/26/1135 Awaiting decision
Heron Rise Access For Kersewell College From A70 To Kersewell Avenue Carnwath Lanark ML11 8LF
Erection of dwellinghouse with associated off street parking. (Regulation 11 application relating to planning permission P/22/1356)
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P/26/1134 Awaiting decision
2 Wamphray Place East Kilbride G75 8BN
Erection of single storey side extension
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P/26/1130 Awaiting decision
East Newton Farm Newton Highway Strathaven ML10 6PA
Installation of 2 roof mounted solar panels with associated alterations.
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P/26/1129 Awaiting decision
12 Mayfield Boulevard East Kilbride G75 9QD
Conversion of integral garage to habitable accommodation with associated external alterations
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P/26/1123 Awaiting decision
37 Newmilns Gardens Blantyre G72 0JQ
Erection of single-storey rear extension and formation of front dormer window with conversion of internal garage.
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P/26/1121 Awaiting decision
60 Overton Avenue Strathaven ML10 6NR
Proposed alterations to existing dwellinghouse comprising formation of patio doors and blocking up of windows to rear and side
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P/26/1120 Awaiting decision
1 - 5 Quarry Street Hamilton ML3 7AW
Removal of existing ATM. Installation of ATM, display of two external non-illuaminated fascia signs and associated alterations
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P/26/1119 Awaiting decision
1 - 5 Quarry Street Hamilton ML3 7AW
Relocation of ATM to existing shop front and associated works
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P/26/1118 Awaiting decision
Land 65M West Of 42 Mill Road Mill Road Thankerton Biggar South Lanarkshire
Erection of 38 dwellings, formation of access and associated infrastructure (Addition of 4 dwellings on site subject of Planning Permission P/19/0405 for 34 dwellings)
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P/26/1117 Awaiting decision
Islay 10 Moor Road Cartland Lanark ML11 7RE
Demolition of conservatory, ancillary garage and outbuilding. Erection of single-storey side extensions, rear extension, ancillary garage and associated alterations.
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P/26/1116 Awaiting decision
8 Wellbrae Stonehouse Larkhall ML9 3ED
Installation of replacement door
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P/26/1111 Awaiting decision
4 Redpath Drive Cambuslang G72 7UA
Conversion of integral garage to form habitable room with associated external alterations
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P/26/1112 Awaiting decision
Townhead Farm A702 From Melbourne Crossroads A721 To Dolphinton West Linton EH46 7AF
Erection of agricultural building (Prior Notification)
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P/26/1105 Awaiting decision
29 Fergus Gardens Hamilton ML3 7DF
Erection of single-storey front extension, formation of two front dormers, erection of two-storey rear extension and associated alterations.
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P/26/1109 Awaiting decision
Floor 14 Council Headquarters Almada Street Hamilton South Lanarkshire ML3 0AA
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P/26/1091 Awaiting decision
19 Stuart Street East Kilbride G74 4NG
Erection of 1 metre sandstone boundary wall with rails on front elevation
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P/26/1092 Awaiting decision
10 Pennycress Drive Ferniegair Hamilton ML3 7ZH
Erection of a front porch and formation of hardstanding to the front of an existing dwellinghouse
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P/26/1087 Awaiting decision
Thankerton Hall 49 Station Road Thankerton Biggar ML12 6NZ
Demolition of rear extensions. Erection of single-story rear extension, associated access ramp, formation of cap park and additional access, and associated alterations
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P/26/1096 Awaiting decision
33 Borthwick Drive East Kilbride G75 8YR
Erection of two storey side extension to dwellinghouse
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P/26/1098 Awaiting decision
45 Carlisle Road Birkenshaw Larkhall ML9 2TP
Sub-division of garden ground and erection of dwellinghouse
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P/26/1090 Granted
41 Skylark Gardens Cambuslang G72 6AY
Conversion of integral garage to form habitable room, with associated external alterations.
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P/26/1089 Awaiting decision
2 Bradda Avenue Rutherglen G73 5DE
Formation of dormer windows on front and side of existing dwellinghouse
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P/26/1088 Awaiting decision
16 - 20 Montgomery Street East Kilbride G74 4JS
Use of betting office as hot-food takeaway(sui generis), erection of two extraction flues to rear and associated external alterations (Listed Building)
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P/26/1099 Awaiting decision
16 Honeyman Crescent Lanark ML11 7BD
Felling of one mature sycamore tree subject to a Tree Preservation Order (TPO).
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P/26/1082 Awaiting decision
Lanark Rugby Club Lanark Racecourse Hyndford Road Lanark South Lanarkshire ML11 9TA
Erection of 4 x 18m floodlighting columns replacing 4 existing 10m floodlighting columns with associated alterations.
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P/26/1085 Awaiting decision
Fallburn Toll House A73 From Symington A72 To Hyndford Bridge Thankerton Biggar ML12 6PD
Erection of Agricultural Shed
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P/26/1083 Awaiting decision
Carwood Farm Cottage B7016 From Carnwath To Biggar Biggar ML12 6LX
Converting an existing barn to habitable accommodation with associated ground engineering works.
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P/26/1080 Awaiting decision
7 Stuarton Park East Kilbride G74 4LA
Erection of single storey side extension with formation of roof terrace above and associated alterations
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P/26/1081 Awaiting decision
Nethershields Farm A723 From Strathaven To Hamilton Strathaven ML10 6TY
Conversion of existing agricultural building to form two dwellings with associated external works (Prior Notification (Class 18B))
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P/26/1079 Awaiting decision
3 Straiton Drive Hamilton ML3 9ET
Erection of two storey side extension
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P/26/1078 Awaiting decision
St Brides Centre Braehead Douglas Lanark ML11 0PT
Erection of single storey workshop to accomodate Douglas Valley Mens Shed
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P/26/1075 Awaiting decision
1 Allanshaw Street Hamilton ML3 6NL
Erection of single-storey rear extension and decking.
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P/26/0047/V Awaiting decision
Hall 3 Townhead Street Glassford Strathaven ML10 6TF
Formation of rear access door and infill of existing door (Non Material Variation of Planning Permission P/25/1272)
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P/26/0046/V Awaiting decision
Larkhall Leisure Centre And Associated Land Broomhill Road Larkhall ML9 1QP
Replacement of metal screen with protective barrier and omission of horizontal flashing (Non Material Variation of Planning Permission P/25/0827).
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P/26/1071 Awaiting decision
0-1 29 Bothwell Road Hamilton ML3 0AS
Erection of ancillary storage building
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P/26/1074 Awaiting decision
12 Avenel Crescent Strathaven ML10 6JF
External and internal alterations to dwellinghouse
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P/26/1072 Awaiting decision
Bankwood Farm Biggar Road Carnwath Lanark ML11 8HJ
Erection of dwellinghouse and associated access
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P/26/1068 Awaiting decision
West Lawn House Shieldhill Road Quothquan Biggar ML12 6NA
Erection of single-storey ancillary garage extension to outbuilding
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P/26/1067 Awaiting decision
3 Lampits Road Carstairs Junction Carnwath ML11 8RR
Erection of a rear and side extension, front porch, demoltion of garage and formation of driveway.
Recent decisions
Data to September 2026
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P/26/1018 Granted
64 Canonbie Avenue East Kilbride G74 4GH
Conversion of garage to habitable room (PD Rights removed EK/00/0312)(Retrospective).
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P/26/0958 Granted
72 Buttercup Crescent Cambuslang G72 6AJ
Conversion of integral garage to habitable room
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P/26/0959 Granted
93 Harvester Avenue Cambuslang G72 6AS
Conversion of integral garage to habitable room
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P/26/0924 Granted
110 Alison Lea East Kilbride G74 3HP
Erection of single-storey extension at rear of dwellinghouse
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P/25/0942 Granted
Malcolmwood Farm Loanend Road Blantyre G72 9UL
Construction of Battery Energy Storage System (and associated infrastructure) with generating capacity of 49.5MW on land at Malcolm Wood Farm, Blantyre.
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P/26/0009 Decided
2 Sandhead Road Strathaven ML10 6HX
Formation of rear dormer window and front porch
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P/26/0449 Refused
South Parish Church Baird Hill East Kilbride G75 0EA
Residential development of 36 flatted dwellings across 2 No. 4 storey blocks, access arrangements, parking, landscaping and associated works.
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P/26/0542 Granted
52 Avondale Avenue East Kilbride G74 1NT
Erection of two-storey rear extension and garage link
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P/26/0657 Granted
Unit 1 Burley Business Park 1 Burley Place College Milton Industrial Estate G74 5LL
Erection of single storey building and formation of external exercise areas enclosed by 2.4m high fence to form dog day care facility
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P/26/0707 Granted
33 Portland Park Hamilton ML3 7JY
Erection of a rear raised decking
The full record
Decisions between 2014 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 2,185 decisions from South Lanarkshire between 2014 and 2026, part of 2,522 applications on record. Over that period 95% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 1,767 granted against 102 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 848 applications recorded.
The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.
From the archive
Earliest records shown in full
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EK/14/0165 Decided
128A Glasgow Road Strathaven ML10 6NL
High hedge to north of property at 128A Glasgow Road, Strathaven
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EK/14/0170 Decided
13 And 14 Clamps Wood East Kilbride G74 2LN
High hedge at 13 and 14 Clamps Wood, East Kilbride
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CL/14/0324 Decided
Rear Of 18 Quarryknowe And Rear Of 6 Braedale Road Lanark ML11 7AH
High hedge at 6 Braedale Road, Lanark
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CR/14/0111 Decided
24 Buchanan Drive Rutherglen G73 3PE
High hedge application at 24 Buchanan Drive, Rutherglen
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HM/14/0503 Decided
4A Hamilton Road Bothwell G71 8NE
High hedge along the NW of 2a Hamilton Road, Bothwell
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CL/14/0522 Decided
30 Gillbank Avenue Carluke ML8 5UW
High hedge at Gillbank Avenue, Carluke
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EK/16/0270 Decided
Springbank House West Mains Road East Kilbride G74 1PT
High hedge at Springbank House, West Mains Road, East Kilbride
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CR/17/0226 Granted
8 Murdoch Avenue Cambuslang G72 8WP
Erection of single storey rear extension and external alterations (Certificate of Lawfulness - Proposed)
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EK/17/0408 Granted
5 Philipshill Gate East Kilbride G74 5LF
Erection of single storey rear extension with flue
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CR/17/0235 Granted
52 Bramble Wynd Cambuslang G72 6WU
Erection of rear conservatory (certificate of lawfulness - proposed)
Decision speed
12 months to September 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 382 36%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 391 37%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 290 27%
Planning agents in South Lanarkshire
The firms named as agent on the most applications on this register. Company information only.
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JSS Architects 96% granted overall 59
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DTA 88% granted overall 48
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James Baird Architecture 87% granted overall 44
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CAF Designs LTD 98% granted overall 33
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Neville Design Ltd 100% granted overall 28
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Burrell Design Studio 95% granted overall 27
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BHC Ltd 100% granted overall 24
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Angus Design Associates Ltd 91% granted overall 24
Browse by ward
Applications by ward in South Lanarkshire
- 01 Clydesdale West 130
- 02 Clydesdale North 184
- 03 Clydesdale East 283
- 04 Clydesdale South 141
- 05 Avondale And Stonehouse 265
- 06 East Kilbride South 67
- 07 East Kilbride Central South 43
- 08 East Kilbride Central North 80
- 09 East Kilbride West 163
- 10 East Kilbride East 48
- 11 Rutherglen South 77
- 12 Rutherglen Central And North 94
- 13 Cambuslang West 97
- 14 Cambuslang East 95
- 15 Blantyre 51
- 16 Bothwell And Uddingston 210
- 17 Hamilton North And East 171
- 18 Hamilton West And Earnock 91
- 19 Hamilton South 83
- 20 Larkhall 130
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Applications by postcode district
Common questions
How many planning applications does South Lanarkshire decide?
In the 12 months to September 2026, South Lanarkshire decided 1063 planning applications. 95% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
How long does a planning decision take in South Lanarkshire?
The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 67 days over the 12 months to September 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many South Lanarkshire decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 1063 decisions in the 12 months to September 2026 where both dates are published, 36% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 73% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has South Lanarkshire decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 2185 decisions from South Lanarkshire between 2014 and 2026, out of 2,522 applications on record. Across that whole period 95% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in South Lanarkshire?
April 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to September 2026, with 117 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.
How do I find a planning application by its reference number?
Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.
Where can I see the full documents for an application?
Plans, drawings and officer reports stay on South Lanarkshire's own planning portal. Every application page here links straight to the source record.
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South Lanarkshire: 2,522 planning applications on record as of September 2026. Trailing 12 months: 1,063 decided, 95% approved, median 67 days to a decision. 1,211 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2014 and 2026: 2,185 in total, 95% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.