Planning application
P/26/0125
Electricity Sub Station - 43M North Of Cathkin Smithy House East Kilbride Road Rutherglen G73 5RB
Proposal
Redevelopment of Cathkin Primary Substation to provide Switchgear Housing Building, 2 x Transformer Buildings, Secondary Substation Building, Security Fencing and Ancillary Works.
As published by the council, reference P/26/0125
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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29 Jan 2026
Received by South Lanarkshire
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10 Feb 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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28 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with South Lanarkshire for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
About full applications applications
How this application type works
A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.
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