Drumchapel, Glasgow City Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Drumchapel, Glasgow City.
Glasgow City · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Drumchapel are administered by Glasgow City Council. View the full Glasgow City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Drumchapel
Drumchapel, affectionately referred to as 'The Drum', is a vibrant district located in the north-west of Glasgow City, Scotland. It shares boundaries with Bearsden to the north-east and Drumry to the south-west, alongside other Glasgow areas like Blairdardie, Garscadden, Knightswood, and Yoker. The region also features undeveloped land to the north, which includes the historic Antonine Wall. The name 'Drumchapel' comes from the Gaelic term meaning 'the ridge of the horse', reflecting the area's rich heritage.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Glasgow City
- Parliamentary constituency: Glasgow West
- LSOA: Drumchapel North - 05
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Drumchapel.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Drumchapel.
- 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 Drumchapel based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
192 planning applications found near Drumchapel.
- 26/01329/FUL - 26 Balvie Avenue Glasgow G15 6UP
Erection of dormer roof window to side, and alterations to roof dormer at front of dwellinghouse.
Status: Undecided | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2026-06-23 - - 3 Drumchapel Place Glasgow G15 6BN
Erection of extension to hospital and associated ancillary works - Discharge of conditions 02, 03 and 06 of planning permission 22/02172/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2025-03-05
View full details - - 24 Manor Road Drumchapel Glasgow G15 6SR
Erection of single storey extension to rear of dwellinghouse.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2024-06-19
View full details - - 104 Sunnyside Drive Glasgow G15 6QS
Erection of retaining wall and formation of driveway to front of dwellinghouse.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2024-05-30
View full details - - 66 Moraine Drive Glasgow G15 6HA
External alterations to rear of dwellinghouse.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2024-04-08
View full details - - 11 Gowanlea Avenue Glasgow G15 6TQ
Erection of single storey extension with raised deck and balustrade to rear of dwellinghouse.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2023-07-05
View full details - - 73 Garscadden Road Glasgow G15 6UH
Erection of single storey extension to side of dwellinghouse.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2023-03-15
View full details - - 71 Garscadden Road Glasgow G15 6UH
Erection of two storey extension to side and rear and single storey extension to rear of dwellinghouse.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2022-12-13
View full details - - 30 Golf Drive Glasgow G15 6TA
Erection of two storey extension to side of dwellinghouse
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2022-12-08
View full details - - 5 Moraine Avenue Glasgow G15 6EX
Erection of single storey extension to rear of dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2022-11-04
View full details - - 43 Crawford Drive Glasgow G15 6TW
Erection of single storey extension to rear of dwellinghouse.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2022-08-24
View full details - - 102 Moraine Drive Glasgow G15 6HA
Installation of rooflights to front and rear of dwellinghouse.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2022-06-23
View full details - - 90 Garscadden Road Glasgow G15 6QQ
Erection of 4no. floodlighting columns at tennis court to north side of Golf Drive
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2021-12-06
View full details - - 13 Golf Drive Glasgow G15 6TD
Erection of single storey extension to side and rear of dwellinghouse.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2021-11-01
View full details - - 20 Drumchapel Road Glasgow G15 6QE
Use of terrace as external seating area for adjacent public house.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2021-09-08
View full details - - 68 Crawford Drive Glasgow G15 6TR
Erection of single storey extension to rear of dwellinghouse.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2021-06-28
View full details - - 3 Gowanlea Avenue Glasgow G15 6TJ
Erection of extension to rear and formation of dormer to front of dwellinghouse.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2021-06-11
View full details - - 68 Crawford Drive Glasgow G15 6TR
Erection of dwellinghouse within curtilage of existing dwelling.
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2021-06-02
View full details - - Site To The East Of 49 Dalsetter Avenue Glasgow
Installation of monopole, associated cabinets and ancillary works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2020-10-12
View full details - - Site On Road Verge To The East Of 2234 Great Western Road Glasgow
Installation of 20m monopole, cabinets and ancillary works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2020-07-02
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A brief summary of Drumchapel in Glasgow City
Drumchapel, affectionately referred to as 'The Drum', is a vibrant district located in the north-west of Glasgow City, Scotland. It shares boundaries with Bearsden to the north-east and Drumry to the south-west, alongside other Glasgow areas like Blairdardie, Garscadden, Knightswood, and Yoker. The region also features undeveloped land to the north, which includes the historic Antonine Wall. The name 'Drumchapel' comes from the Gaelic term meaning 'the ridge of the horse', reflecting the area's rich heritage.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Drumchapel a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Drumchapel 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 Drumchapel
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Drumchapel. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 92 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Drumchapel may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 92 days, decisions near Drumchapel 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 Drumchapel were full planning applications (6), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.
15 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 13 were dismissed (7% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
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- Temple planning applications
- Bearsden planning applications
Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.