Gorbals, Glasgow City Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Gorbals, Glasgow City.
Glasgow City · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Gorbals are administered by Glasgow City Council. View the full Glasgow City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Gorbals
The Gorbals is a vibrant area located on the south bank of the River Clyde in Glasgow, Scotland, once a bustling burgh. By the late 19th century, it became a hub for rural migrants and immigrants drawn to Glasgow's burgeoning industries, peaking in the 1930s with a population of around 90,000 residents and a remarkable density of approximately 40,000 people per square kilometre. This rich demographic history may influence current planning applications, reflecting the area's ongoing evolution and community needs.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Glasgow City
- Parliamentary constituency: Glasgow North
- LSOA: City Centre South - 04
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Gorbals.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Gorbals.
- 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 Gorbals based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
31 planning applications found near Gorbals.
- 26/00888/FUL - 195 London Road Glasgow G40 1PA
Use of public house (Sui Generis) as a Women's Wellness Suite (Class 11).
Status: Undecided | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2026-05-13 - 26/00939/LBA - Flat 3/3 48 St Andrews Square Glasgow G1 5PP
Installation of replacement windows.
Status: Undecided | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2026-05-05 - - 16 Stockwell Street Glasgow G1 4RT
Use of shop (Class 1A) as restaurant (Class 3) and hot food takeaway (Sui generis) and erection of extract flue to rear.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 20 Trongate Glasgow
Internal and external alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 52 Charlotte Street Glasgow G1 5DW
Installation of replacement windows
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - Flat 4/2 25 Trongate Glasgow G1 5EZ
Installation of replacement windows to flatted dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - 86 Saltmarket Glasgow G1 5LD
Display of 3No. non-illuminated fascia signs
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 16 Trongate Glasgow
Internal alterations and display of signage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2025-08-22
View full details - - 16 Trongate Glasgow
Display of signage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2025-08-22
View full details - - Flat 2/1 Carrick Quay 100 Clyde Street Glasgow G1 4LH
Installation of replacement windows and door
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2025-07-11
View full details - - 53 Argyle Street Glasgow G2 8AH
Display of two externally illuminated fascia signs, one externally illuminated projecting sign and vinyl graphics applied to glazing.
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2025-05-21
View full details - - 235 - 283 High Street Glasgow
External alterations to tenements, with fabric repairs to roofs, masonry and fixtures, includes repainting, works to existing bin stores and erection of additional bin stores to rear court - Discharge
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2025-03-14
View full details - - 135 London Road Glasgow G1 5BS
Display of 1No. illuminated fascia sign.
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2024-12-10
View full details - - Flat 2/1 180 Howard Street Glasgow G1 4HW
Use of flatted dwelling (Sui Generis) as short term let (Sui Generis)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2024-09-16
View full details - - Flat 5/2 87 Dunlop Street Glasgow G1 4ET
Use of flatted dwelling as short-term let.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2024-08-30
View full details - - 216 Clyde Street Glasgow
Display of fascia and projecting side advertisement display.
Status: Rejected | Type: Advertising | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2024-08-26
View full details - - Flat 3/11 87 Dunlop Street Glasgow G1 4ET
Use of flatted dwelling (Sui Generis) as short term let (Sui Generis)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2024-07-24
View full details - - 167 Trongate Glasgow G1 5HF
Alterations to restaurant including the installation of entrance door with side glazing and associated works.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2024-07-05
View full details - - 167 Trongate Glasgow G1 5HF
Installation of replacement entrance door with glazing and associated works to front of restaurant.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2024-07-05
View full details - - 137 - 151 Trongate Glasgow
Demolition of category 'B' listed building at 137-143 Trongate and erection of student accommodation, including retention of category 'B' listed façade and associated internal alterations to first and
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2024-05-01
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A brief summary of Gorbals in Glasgow City
The Gorbals is a vibrant area located on the south bank of the River Clyde in Glasgow, Scotland, once a bustling burgh. By the late 19th century, it became a hub for rural migrants and immigrants drawn to Glasgow's burgeoning industries, peaking in the 1930s with a population of around 90,000 residents and a remarkable density of approximately 40,000 people per square kilometre. This rich demographic history may influence current planning applications, reflecting the area's ongoing evolution and community needs.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Gorbals a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Gorbals 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 Gorbals
In the last 24 months, 106 planning applications were submitted near Gorbals. Of these, 69% were approved, with an average decision time of 87 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 Gorbals.
The average decision period of 87 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 Gorbals were listed building and heritage (40), advertising consent (22), full planning applications (16). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.
In terms of development scale, 40 medium-scale applications, 52 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
8 planning appeals were lodged, of which 4 were allowed and 4 were dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 22 applications
- Refused: 10 applications
- Awaiting decision: 73 applications
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