North Lanarkshire Council approves – of planning applications, based on 474 real decisions analysed from the council’s public planning portal. The national average across all councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%. North Lanarkshire is closely in line with the national average.
According to PlanningLens analysis of 474 decided applications on record (December 2004 to March 2026), North Lanarkshire Council approved – of planning applications. The national average approval rate across UK councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%.
Source: PlanningLens (planninglens.co.uk) analysis of North Lanarkshire council planning portal records · Data to 12 March 2026 · Quote freely with attribution
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Not all applications are treated equally. Extension types, listed building consent, and change of use applications each have very different success rates in North Lanarkshire.
| Application Type | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | – | – | 808 | – |
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| Ward | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumbernauld North | – | – | 43 | – |
| Stepps, Chryston And Muirhead | – | – | 36 | – |
| Gartcosh, Glenboig And Moodiesburn | – | – | 30 | – |
| Airdrie South | – | – | 26 | – |
| Fortissat | – | – | 26 | – |
| Motherwell South East And Ravenscraig | – | – | 23 | – |
| Airdrie Central | – | – | 22 | – |
| Airdrie North | – | – | 21 | – |
| Thorniewood | – | – | 19 | – |
| Motherwell West | – | – | 18 | – |
| Coatbridge North | – | – | 18 | – |
| Coatbridge South | – | – | 16 | – |
| Bellshill | – | – | 16 | – |
| Mossend And Holytown | – | – | 15 | – |
| Murdostoun | – | – | 13 | – |
| Motherwell North | – | – | 11 | – |
| Cumbernauld South | – | – | 11 | – |
| Kilsyth | – | – | 10 | – |
| Wishaw | – | – | 10 | – |
| Cumbernauld East | – | – | 10 | – |
| Coatbridge West | – | – | 9 | – |
How North Lanarkshire’s planning approval rate has changed year by year, unchanged since 2018.
Bar height reflects approval rate. Colour: green ≥85%, amber ≥70%, red below 70%.
Real residential planning decisions from North Lanarkshire council. Each reference links to the council's own planning portal so you can verify the details yourself.
| Reference | Proposal | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| 26/00242/CLP Cumbernauld North | Removal of existing garage door and installation of a uPVC double-glazed window | Approved |
| 26/00194/CLP Motherwell West | Erect a wall on the boundary at front of property, This will be both sides and p | Approved |
| 26/00076/CLP Motherwell West | Proposed Single Storey Rear Extension | Approved |
| 26/00009/CLP Kilsyth | extensions and alterations | Approved |
| 25/01326/CLP Gartcosh, Glenboig And Moodiesburn | Garage conversion to habitable room | Approved |
| 25/01295/CLP Thorniewood | Proposed loft conversion of existing private dwelling house to form new bedroom, | Approved |
| 25/01284/CLP Motherwell South East And Ravenscraig | Conversion of garage to habitable room | Approved |
| 25/01292/CLP Gartcosh, Glenboig And Moodiesburn | Construct Single Storey Side Extension | Approved |
| 25/01235/CLP Gartcosh, Glenboig And Moodiesburn | Garage conversion and removal of ground floor side window | Approved |
| 25/01187/CLP Stepps, Chryston And Muirhead | Single Storey Rear Extension | Approved |
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Based on 474 planning decisions, the overall approval rate in North Lanarkshire is –. The national average across councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%. Rates vary significantly by ward and application type.
PlanningLens has analysed 474 planning decisions from North Lanarkshire council. – were approved and – were refused. These figures cover every decision on record for the council, December 2004 to March 2026.
The average approval rate in North Lanarkshire is –, but outcomes depend heavily on your specific ward, the type of extension or development you are proposing, and local planning policy. Use the free PlanningLens postcode check to get a personalised score.
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