Planning outcomes in North Lanarkshire are highly localised. The gap between the most and least permissive wards is – — that's not noise, it's a fundamentally different planning environment depending on where you live.
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| # | Ward | Decisions | Approved | Refused | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cumbernauld North | 43 | – | – | – |
| 2 | Motherwell West | 18 | – | – | – |
| 3 | Coatbridge North | 18 | – | – | – |
| 4 | Kilsyth | 10 | – | – | – |
| 5 | Gartcosh, Glenboig And Moodiesburn | 30 | – | – | – |
| 6 | Thorniewood | 19 | – | – | – |
| 7 | Stepps, Chryston And Muirhead | 36 | – | – | – |
| 8 | Motherwell South East And Ravenscraig | 23 | – | – | – |
| 9 | Airdrie South | 26 | – | – | – |
| 10 | Wishaw | 10 | – | – | – |
| 11 | Mossend And Holytown | 15 | – | – | – |
| 12 | Coatbridge South | 16 | – | – | – |
| 13 | Murdostoun | 13 | – | – | – |
| 14 | Airdrie North | 21 | – | – | – |
| 15 | Motherwell North | 11 | – | – | – |
| 16 | Airdrie Central | 22 | – | – | – |
| 17 | Fortissat | 26 | – | – | – |
| 18 | Cumbernauld East | 10 | – | – | – |
| 19 | Bellshill | 16 | – | – | – |
| 20 | Cumbernauld South | 11 | – | – | – |
An extension might sail through in Cumbernauld North but face serious resistance in Cumbernauld South.
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– planning applications in North Lanarkshire have been refused since 2020. Many of those homeowners had already paid for drawings and application fees. A free, property-specific report shows you what gets approved — and what gets refused — near your property.
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