Bishopbriggs, East Dunbartonshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bishopbriggs, East Dunbartonshire.
East Dunbartonshire · Scotland · settlement
About Bishopbriggs
Bishopbriggs is a town located in East Dunbartonshire, Scotland, situated just 4 miles (6 km) from Glasgow city centre. Originally part of the historic parish of Cadder, the area has evolved from its roots in Lanarkshire to become a suburban commuter town. Since gaining independent burgh status from 1964 to 1975, Bishopbriggs has developed significantly, making it an attractive area for planning applications related to residential and commercial development.
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Area Information
- Admin district: East Dunbartonshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Dunbartonshire
- LSOA: Auchinairn - 07
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bishopbriggs.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bishopbriggs.
- 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 Bishopbriggs based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Bishopbriggs.
- - Office Flat 0/1 2 Kenmure Lane Bishopbriggs East Dunbartonshire G64 2RA
Change of use from office (class 4) to residential flatted dwelling (class 9)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Dunbartonshire | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - 44 The Leys Bishopbriggs East Dunbartonshire G64 1PP
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Dunbartonshire | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - 4 Linnhe Avenue Bishopbriggs East Dunbartonshire G64 1HG
Erection of raised decking to the rear of the property - retrospective
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Dunbartonshire | Date: 2025-03-14
View full details - - 288 Kirkintilloch Road Bishopbriggs East Dunbartonshire
Application under Section 42 to amend Condition 2 of consent TP/ED/19/0293 to allow for the sale of second hand vehicles
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: East Dunbartonshire | Date: 2024-10-23
View full details - - 6 Lochy Gardens Bishopbriggs East Dunbartonshire G64 1BZ
Form bay windows and new flat roof to front of dwellinghouse and erect a single storey extension to side
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Dunbartonshire | Date: 2024-09-16
View full details - - 100 Etive Crescent Bishopbriggs East Dunbartonshire G64 1EY
Two storey side and single storey rear extension to existing dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Dunbartonshire | Date: 2024-09-13
View full details - - 27 South Crosshill Road Bishopbriggs East Dunbartonshire G64 2NN
Side and rear extension with front and rear dormers
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Dunbartonshire | Date: 2024-01-31
View full details - - 28 Hillside Drive Bishopbriggs East Dunbartonshire G64 2NW
Erection of detached garage and garden wall and fence.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Dunbartonshire | Date: 2023-10-03
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A brief summary of Bishopbriggs in East Dunbartonshire
Bishopbriggs is a town located in East Dunbartonshire, Scotland, situated just 4 miles (6 km) from Glasgow city centre. Originally part of the historic parish of Cadder, the area has evolved from its roots in Lanarkshire to become a suburban commuter town. Since gaining independent burgh status from 1964 to 1975, Bishopbriggs has developed significantly, making it an attractive area for planning applications related to residential and commercial development.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bishopbriggs a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bishopbriggs planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Bishopbriggs
In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Bishopbriggs. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 109 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 near Bishopbriggs.
With an average of 109 days, decisions near Bishopbriggs 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 near Bishopbriggs were full planning applications (21), outline applications (3), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 81% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 21 medium-scale applications, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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