How long do planning decisions take near Ruchill?

The average planning decision time near Ruchill is 101 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 Ruchill?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Ruchill?

The most common type of planning application near Ruchill is full planning applications, with 19 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Ruchill?

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Ruchill, Glasgow City Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Ruchill, Glasgow City.

Glasgow City · Scotland · settlement

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

About Ruchill

Ruchill is a district located in north Glasgow, Scotland, nestled within the Canal Ward. It is situated between the Maryhill, Possilpark, and North Kelvinside areas, making it an integral part of the local community and planning landscape. This area offers a unique mix of residential and community-focused developments, appealing to those researching planning applications in Glasgow.

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Area Information

Admin district: Glasgow City
Parliamentary constituency: Glasgow North
LSOA: Firhill - 06

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Ruchill.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Ruchill based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Ruchill.

- 1236 Maryhill Road Glasgow G20 9BJ
Internal and external alterations associated with ground floor conversion, including formation of windows and entrance door, access ramp and canopy, installation of replacement windows and doors, boun
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2026-01-27
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- 25 Shakespeare Street Glasgow G20 8TH
Use of office (Class 1a) as dwellinghouse (Class 9) and associated external alterations - Non-material variation of planning consent 24/00738/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2025-04-14
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- Kelbourne Park Primary School 109 Hotspur Street Glasgow G20 8LH
Alterations and addition to boundary railings/fence of janitors house.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2019-09-13
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- Kelbourne Park Primary School 109 Hotspur Street Glasgow G20 8LH
Alterations and addition to boundary railings/fence of janitors house. NOTE: a planning fee is not required.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2019-09-13
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- Tesco Store Unit 9 1201 Maryhill Road Glasgow G20 9SH
Erection of freestanding grocery collection unit within superstore car park.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2013-07-08
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A brief summary of Ruchill in Glasgow City

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

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Planning Activity in Ruchill

In the last 24 months, 53 planning applications were submitted near Ruchill. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 101 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 Ruchill.

With an average of 101 days, decisions near Ruchill 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 Ruchill were full planning applications (19), listed building and heritage (15), outline applications (7). Full planning applications account for 36% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 21 medium-scale applications, 27 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.

12 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 12 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

Application Outcomes

Approved: 11 applications
Refused: 9 applications
Withdrawn: 2 applications
Awaiting decision: 31 applications

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