Skip to content

Planning in Glasgow

Approved
80%
361 of 412 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Glasgow in the last 24 months, from Glasgow City Council's planning register.

Decided by Glasgow City CouncilCouncil page

Around Glasgow

Postcode districts

G2 257 applications in the last 12 monthsG1 142 applications in the last 12 monthsG4 47 applications in the last 12 monthsG3 133 applications in the last 12 monthsG40 25 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Glasgow City Council

For home projects and trades

About Glasgow

Glasgow, Scotland's most populous city, is situated along the River Clyde in the west-central region of the country. Known as the third-largest city in the UK and the 27th in Europe, it consists of 23 wards that define its administrative boundaries. Renowned for its contributions to education, finance, industry, and culture, Glasgow has a rich historical legacy as the "second city of the British Empire" during the Victorian and Edwardian periods, making it a vital hub for planning applications across various sectors.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Glasgow a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Glasgow 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Glasgow, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 683 planning applications were submitted near Glasgow. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 78 days.

The most common types were listed building and heritage (58), advertising consent (41), discharge of conditions (37). 5 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

8 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 6 were dismissed (25% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Glasgow?
In the last 24 months, 683 planning applications were submitted near Glasgow. The approval rate is 80%.
How long do planning decisions take near Glasgow?
The average planning decision time near Glasgow is 78 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 Glasgow?
The planning approval rate near Glasgow is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Glasgow?
The most common type of planning application near Glasgow is listed building consent applications, with 58 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Glasgow?
You can search and track planning applications near Glasgow on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.