How long do planning decisions take near Cathcart?

The average planning decision time near Cathcart is 90 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Cathcart?

The planning approval rate near Cathcart is 64%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Cathcart?

The most common type of planning application near Cathcart is outline applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Cathcart?

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Cathcart, Glasgow City Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Cathcart, Glasgow City.

Glasgow City · Scotland · settlement

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About Cathcart

Cathcart, located in Glasgow City, is bordered by Battlefield, Mount Florida, King's Park, Muirend, and Newlands. The area is intersected by the picturesque White Cart Water, which flows downstream from Linn Park. Recognized in 2014 as one of Scotland's most desirable postcode areas, Cathcart offers an appealing residential environment for potential homeowners and investors.

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Area Information

Admin district: Glasgow City
Parliamentary constituency: Glasgow South
LSOA: Muirend and Old Cathcart - 04

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Cathcart.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cathcart.

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 Cathcart based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Cathcart.

- 131 Old Castle Road Glasgow G44 5TJ
Display of illuminated and non-illuminated signage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2026-04-14
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- 5 Inverlair Oval Glasgow G43 2AZ
Conversion of integral garage to form habitable room and internal alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2024-05-28
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A brief summary of Cathcart in Glasgow City

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Cathcart a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Cathcart

In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Cathcart. Of these, 64% were approved, with an average decision time of 90 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 Cathcart.

The average decision period of 90 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Cathcart were outline applications (6), full planning applications (4), listed building and heritage (3).

In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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