How long do planning decisions take near Govan?

The average planning decision time near Govan is 84 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 Govan?

The planning approval rate near Govan is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Govan?

The most common type of planning application near Govan is outline applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Govan?

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Govan, Glasgow City Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Govan, Glasgow City.

Glasgow City · Scotland · settlement

Planning applications in Govan are administered by Glasgow City Council. View the full Glasgow City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Govan

Govan is a district in southwest Glasgow, Scotland, located 2.5 miles west of the city centre along the south bank of the River Clyde, directly across from Partick. Once a burgh and part of the County of Lanark, Govan is now integrated into Glasgow City, making it a significant area for planning applications and development opportunities.

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Area Information

Admin district: Glasgow City
Parliamentary constituency: Glasgow South West
LSOA: Drumoyne and Shieldhall - 06

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Govan.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Govan based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Govan.

- 99 Helen Street Glasgow G51 3LH
Display of various illuminated and non-illuminated signage
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2026-03-20
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- 803 Govan Road Glasgow G51 3DJ
Internal and external alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2026-01-22
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A brief summary of Govan in Glasgow City

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

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

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Govan. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 84 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 Govan.

The average decision period of 84 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Govan were outline applications (2), listed building and heritage (2), amendments (1).

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

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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