How many planning applications has Glasgow City Council received?

Glasgow City Council received 1,310 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 61%.

How long does Glasgow City Council take to decide planning applications?

Glasgow City Council takes an average of 95 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate for Glasgow City Council?

Glasgow City Council approves 61% of planning applications. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

How do I search Glasgow City Council planning applications?

You can search Glasgow City Council planning applications by postcode on Planning Signal. Enter any postcode in the Glasgow City Council area to see all nearby applications, filter by type, and track decisions in real time.

How do I object to a planning application in Glasgow City Council?

To object to a Glasgow City Council planning application, you must submit your representation to Glasgow City Council during the public consultation period — typically 21 days from the date the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows you the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Glasgow City Council planning portal where objections can be submitted.

Glasgow City Council Planning Applications

Search and explore Glasgow City Council planning applications. Planning Signal is your free alternative to the Glasgow City Council planning portal — search all recent applications, track decisions, and get alerts on new developments in the area.

Region: Scotland

About Glasgow City Council

Glasgow City Council serves as the local authority for Scotland's most populous council area, established in its current form in 1996. The city has a rich governance history, having been managed by a corporation from the late 12th century until 1975, followed by the City of Glasgow District Council until the reorganisation that created the current council. For those researching planning applications, understanding the council's structure and historical context can provide valuable insights into local governance and development processes.

Population: 635,640 (2020) · Area: 3298.0 km²

Website: http://www.glasgow.gov.uk/

Governance

Leader: Susan Aitken (SNP), since 18 May 2017

Chief Executive: Susanne Millar, since May 2024

Seats: 85 councillors

Founded: 1 April 1996

Last election: 5 May 2022

Political composition: SNP (37), Labour (31), Greens (8), Your Party (3), Reform UK (2), Conservative (1), Independent (3)

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to Glasgow City Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Glasgow City Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in Glasgow City Council mention key planning constraints like heritage, flood risk, and environmental concerns
Council Boundary Map - Interactive map showing the council boundary and application locations
Full Details - View complete application details, dates and decision status

Council Insights

Property Prices

Area Information

Admin district: Glasgow City
Parliamentary constituency: Glasgow South
LSOA: Toryglen and Oatlands - 03

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications in Glasgow City Council.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Glasgow City Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in Glasgow City Council

104 towns and villages. Click any town to search for planning applications nearby.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the Glasgow City Council area.

A brief summary of Glasgow City Council

There were no crimes reported in the Glasgow City Council area during the most recent reporting period.

The council area encompasses 104 towns and villages, including Glasgow and Rutherglen. Planning applications across these communities can be searched using the postcode search above.

Search Glasgow City Council Planning Applications

Planning Signal provides a free, fast planning search for Glasgow City Council. Use the postcode search above to find planning applications near any address in the Glasgow City Council area. Unlike the official Glasgow City Council planning portal, Planning Signal lets you save searches, watch individual applications, and receive email alerts when decisions are made or new applications are submitted nearby.

Whether you're a resident checking Glasgow City Council planning applications near your home, a homeowner tracking your own application, or a property professional monitoring the local market, Planning Signal gives you the tools to stay informed about planning and development across Glasgow City Council.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 1,310 planning applications Glasgow City Council received. Of these, 61% were approved, with an average decision time of 95 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile in Glasgow City Council.

With an average of 95 days, decisions in Glasgow City Council take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types in Glasgow City Council were listed building and heritage (426), full planning applications (308), outline applications (118). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.

In terms of development scale, 7 large-scale (major) developments, 468 medium-scale applications, 628 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.

Application Outcomes

Approved: 240 applications
Refused: 106 applications
Withdrawn: 46 applications
Awaiting decision: 918 applications

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