Search Gorbals planning applications
131 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Gorbals · updated daily · Glasgow City Council
- Site At Lillyburn Place And Fasque Place GlasgowAwaiting decisionPart of Lillyburn Place / Part of Fasque PlaceReceived 6 Nov 202626/02434/SUO
- 65 Argyle Street Glasgow G2 8AHAwaiting decisionInstallation of fixing bolts to front elevation front elevation to support display of temporary festive lighting.Received 5 Nov 202626/02288/LBA
- 50 Buchanan Street City Centre Glasgow G1 3JLAwaiting decisionInternal and external alterations, includes display of signage.Received 5 Nov 202626/02374/LBA
- 50 Buchanan Street City Centre Glasgow G1 3JLAwaiting decisionDisplay of internally illuminated projecting sign, LED screen to shopfront, and non-illuminated set of individual letters to fascia.Received 5 Nov 202626/02376/ADV
- 5 Chisholm Street GlasgowAwaiting decisionExternal alterations to listed buildingReceived 4 Nov 202626/02290/LBA
Planning in Gorbals
- Approved
- 80%
- 324 of 370 decided
- Decision time
- about 11 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Gorbals in the last 24 months, from Glasgow City Council's planning register.
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Around Gorbals
Postcode districts
G2 257 applications in the last 12 monthsG1 142 applications in the last 12 monthsG5 31 applications in the last 12 monthsG40 25 applications in the last 12 monthsG4 47 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Glasgow City Council
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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.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Gorbals area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Gorbals 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, 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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Gorbals, 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, 611 planning applications were submitted near Gorbals. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 80 days.
The most common types were listed building and heritage (52), advertising consent (34), discharge of conditions (33). 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).