We have identified 50 evidence-based social value themes for North Lanarkshire Council in Scotland across 38 service areas. These insights are derived from the latest council meeting transcripts and can inform your social value strategy for bids and tenders.
Site Allocation in North Lanarkshire Local Development Plan
Centrum Business Park site west of Kagnery Road, Shawhead is formally designated for business and industrial use in the adopted North Lanarkshire Local Development Plan. This allocation has been consi…
“This site has been allocated for industrial business use for a considerable number of years, and it's featured in the Monklands Local Plan in 1991 as …”
Non-Statutory Hearing to be Held
The Planning Committee agreed to hold a non-statutory hearing for planning application 20/00661/FUL (Wilson Developments residential development). The hearing will provide an opportunity for members t…
“can we agree to hold the hearing? Agreed. Okay, that ends the meeting.”
Community Opposition to Shawhead Industrial Development
Significant public concern raised regarding application 22/00362/FUL with 144+ objections submitted plus MSP objection. Community concerns include traffic safety at Shawhead junction, loss of recreati…
“There's 144 and one for the MSP. It's very Me as a local member, it's very— we have really, really bad problems with transport within this area. We're…”
Coal Mining Risk Assessment - Incomplete Submission
Coal mining risk assessment submitted for Cairnhead Farm site only covers approximately half of the designated high-risk area. Full site coverage required before development can be approved. Assessmen…
“A coal mining risk assessment was also required for the site as the majority of it sits in a high-risk area. Whilst an assessment has been submitted, …”
New Planning Application Fees under Scottish Government Regulations 2022
North Lanarkshire Council introduced new planning application fee regulations that came into effect on 1 April 2022. For the first time, the council has discretionary authority to set, reduce, or waiv…
“when the 1st of April this year the Scottish government introduced new planning regulations for fees for planning applications that are deletion, say …”
Council Capital Programme - £856 Million Over 5 Years
Updated 5-year capital programme totaling £856 million (30% increase from previous year). Funded 66% through Community Investment Fund (£500+ million), 13% Scottish Government grant, with capital rece…
“Overall, CIF now accounts for 66% of the council's capital investment programme. The overall programme that we're now highlighting is £856 million, re…”
Total Council Capital Investment - £1.7 Billion Over 5 Years
Combined council capital investment programme totaling approximately £1.7 billion over 5-year period (to 28/29) when including Housing Revenue Account investment on top of general £856 million capital…
“Together, the £856 million, when you add the Housing Revenue Account investment on top of that, brings total council capital investment over the 5-yea…”
Large-Scale Residential Development - 1,400 Units
Major residential-led mixed development approved at Palace Rig Road, Cumbernauld covering 83 hectares. Includes 1,400 residential units (20% affordable homes), new primary access onto Lindsay Mill Roa…
“The main element of the proposal is for 1,400 residential units, of which 20% would be for affordable homes. A new primary access at the northern end …”
Scottish Water Infrastructure Constraints - Surface Water Drainage
Multiple new build housing sites have been temporarily shelved due to Scottish Water's refusal to allow surface water connections to combined sewers. Sites affected include Glenmavis, MacArthur Avenue…
“Scottish Water have rejected proposals to allow a drainage connection in the combined infrastructure... The feasibility of that and the cost of that, …”
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