What percentage of planning applications does South Lanarkshire approve?

South Lanarkshire approves approximately 97% of planning applications, based on 26,307 decisions analysed by PlanningLens from the council's planning portal.

How many planning applications has South Lanarkshire decided?

PlanningLens has analysed 26,307 planning decisions published by South Lanarkshire.

What is the refusal rate for South Lanarkshire planning applications?

South Lanarkshire refuses approximately 3% of planning applications.

How long does a planning application take in South Lanarkshire?

The average planning application in South Lanarkshire takes 12.1 weeks from validation to decision, which is above the statutory 8-week target for householder applications. Based on 586 applications with recorded submission and decision dates. See how South Lanarkshire compares in the UK ranking: How long does a planning application take in the UK?

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Recent planning decisions in South Lanarkshire

2 days ago

Erection of a drive-thru restaurant, additional caravan and car parking bays wit

P/26/0074 · 03 Clydesdale East

Approved

2 days ago

Erection of four jet wash bays, plant room, two air and vacuum units, and associ

P/26/0714 · 17 Hamilton North And East

Approved

3 days ago

Erection of dwellinghouse and associated works

P/26/0560 · 03 Clydesdale East

Approved

3 days ago

Demolition of existing extension and erection of replacement single-storey exten

P/26/0764 · 05 Avondale And Stonehouse

Approved

3 days ago

Erection of a single-storey side and rear extension with associated alterations

P/26/0663 · 01 Clydesdale West

Approved

3 days ago

Erection of single storey rear extension

P/26/0540 · 03 Clydesdale East

Approved

3 days ago

Erection of single storey rear extension to a dwellinghouse

P/26/0654 · 03 Clydesdale East

Approved

3 days ago

Erection of single-storey side extension and stairway with associated platform a

P/26/0597 · 11 Rutherglen South

Approved

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This page analyses 26,307 planning decisions made by South Lanarkshire from January 2020 to present. Data is sourced directly from the council’s planning portal. For the full approval rate breakdown, ward-level analysis, and extension-type approval patterns, see the South Lanarkshire planning approval rates page.

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