How long do planning decisions take near Cowlairs?

The average planning decision time near Cowlairs is 62 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 Cowlairs?

The planning approval rate near Cowlairs is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Cowlairs?

The most common type of planning application near Cowlairs is advertising, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Cowlairs?

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Cowlairs, Glasgow City Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Cowlairs, Glasgow City.

Glasgow City · Scotland · settlement

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About Cowlairs

Cowlairs is a locality within Glasgow’s Springburn district, located to the north of the River Clyde. It lies between central Springburn to the east and Possilpark to the west, making it a key area for potential planning applications and developments in the region.

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Area Information

Admin district: Glasgow City
Parliamentary constituency: Glasgow North East
LSOA: Blackhill and Barmulloch East - 07

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Cowlairs.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Cowlairs based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Cowlairs.

- 110 Flemington Street Glasgow
Part demolition of listed building
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2025-01-29
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- Flat 0/2 72 Crichton Street Glasgow G21 1AF
Use of flatted dwelling (Sui Generis) as short term let (Sui Generis)
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2023-12-20
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- Flat 0/1 72 Crichton Street Glasgow G21 1AF
Use of flatted dwelling (Sui Generis) as short term let (Sui Generis)
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2023-12-20
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- Flat 1/1 9 Crichton Place Glasgow G21 1AY
Use of flatted dwelling (Sui Generis) as short term let (Sui Generis)
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2023-12-20
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A brief summary of Cowlairs in Glasgow City

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

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Planning Activity in Cowlairs

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Cowlairs. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 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 Cowlairs.

At 62 days on average, decisions near Cowlairs slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Cowlairs were advertising consent (2), outline applications (1), listed building and heritage (1).

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.

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