Planning outcomes in South 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 | 03 Clydesdale East | 2,654 | – | – | – |
| 2 | 07 East Kilbride Central South | 479 | – | – | – |
| 3 | 19 Hamilton South | 930 | – | – | – |
| 4 | 12 Rutherglen Central And North | 867 | – | – | – |
| 5 | 09 East Kilbride West | 1,643 | – | – | – |
| 6 | 08 East Kilbride Central North | 921 | – | – | – |
| 7 | 02 Clydesdale North | 1,967 | – | – | – |
| 8 | 13 Cambuslang West | 1,149 | – | – | – |
| 9 | 16 Bothwell And Uddingston | 1,967 | – | – | – |
| 10 | 05 Avondale And Stonehouse | 2,794 | – | – | – |
| 11 | 20 Larkhall | 1,534 | – | – | – |
| 12 | 17 Hamilton North And East | 1,780 | – | – | – |
| 13 | 04 Clydesdale South | 1,651 | – | – | – |
| 14 | 15 Blantyre | 753 | – | – | – |
| 15 | 01 Clydesdale West | 1,525 | – | – | – |
| 16 | 10 East Kilbride East | 505 | – | – | – |
| 17 | 18 Hamilton West And Earnock | 974 | – | – | – |
| 18 | 06 East Kilbride South | 555 | – | – | – |
| 19 | 14 Cambuslang East | 1,063 | – | – | – |
| 20 | 11 Rutherglen South | 758 | – | – | – |
An extension might sail through in 03 Clydesdale East but face serious resistance in 11 Rutherglen South.
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– planning applications in South 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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