Rutherglen, Glasgow City Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Rutherglen, Glasgow City.
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About Rutherglen
Rutherglen is a town located in South Lanarkshire, just three miles southeast of Glasgow city centre, along the banks of the River Clyde. Once a separate burgh of Lanarkshire, it became part of the City of Glasgow District in 1975 before being reallocated to the South Lanarkshire council area in 1996. This proximity to Glasgow and its historical context make Rutherglen a significant area for planning applications and development opportunities.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Glasgow City
- Parliamentary constituency: Glasgow East
- LSOA: Laurieston and Tradeston - 03
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Rutherglen.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Rutherglen.
- 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 Rutherglen based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
204 planning applications found near Rutherglen.
- - Dixon Halls 656 Cathcart Road Glasgow G42 8AA
Internal and external alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - Flat Basement 122 Queens Drive Glasgow G42 8QN
Internal and external alterations to listed building, including installation of replacement window and fan unit.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 40A Queens Drive Glasgow G42 8DD
Stone repairs and reinstatement of weather vane
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - Flat 2/1 6 Queen Mary Avenue Glasgow G42 8DT
Internal alterations to flatted dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - Flat 3/2 3 Queens Park Avenue Glasgow G42 8BX
Installation of replacement windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - Flat 1/2 122 Queens Drive Glasgow G42 8QN
Installation of replacement windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - Flat 1/2 68 Queens Drive Glasgow G42 8BW
Installation of replacement windows
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - Flat 1/2 122 Queens Drive Glasgow G42 8QN
Installation of replacement windows
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - Flat 2/1 44 Queens Drive Glasgow G42 8DD
Internal and external alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - Flat 2/1 51 Albert Avenue Glasgow G42 8RA
Installation of replacement windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2025-09-12
View full details - - 433 Victoria Road Glasgow G42 8RW
Display of internally illuminated fascia signage, and projecting Sign.
Status: Rejected | Type: Advertising | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2025-08-22
View full details - - Flat 1/2 74 Queens Drive Glasgow G42 8BW
Installation of replacement windows to flatted dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2025-08-22
View full details - - Flat 1/2 74 Queens Drive Glasgow G42 8BW
Installation of replacement windows to flatted dwelling.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2025-08-22
View full details - - Flat B/1 74A Queens Drive Glasgow G42 8BW
Installation of replacement flue and vents and secondary glazing.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2025-08-19
View full details - - Flat B/1 74A Queens Drive Glasgow G42 8BW
Installation of replacement flue and vents.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2025-08-19
View full details - - 55 Dixon Avenue Glasgow G42 8EN
Use of house in multiple occupancy (Sui generis) as short-term letting apartments (Sui Generis) and associated external alterations (Retrospective).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2025-08-19
View full details - - 44 Queen Mary Avenue Glasgow G42 8DT
Installation of replacement windows
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2025-07-30
View full details - - 63 Albert Road Glasgow G42 8DP
Alterations to front and rear of dwellinghouse.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2025-07-15
View full details - - Flat 0/1 281 Allison Street Glasgow G42 8HB
Installation of replacement windows.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2025-07-11
View full details - - 311 Calder Street Glasgow G42 7NQ
External alterations, with erection of two storey extension to rear.
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2025-07-10
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A brief summary of Rutherglen in Glasgow City
Rutherglen is a town located in South Lanarkshire, just three miles southeast of Glasgow city centre, along the banks of the River Clyde. Once a separate burgh of Lanarkshire, it became part of the City of Glasgow District in 1975 before being reallocated to the South Lanarkshire council area in 1996. This proximity to Glasgow and its historical context make Rutherglen a significant area for planning applications and development opportunities.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Rutherglen a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Rutherglen 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 Rutherglen
In the last 24 months, 135 planning applications were submitted near Rutherglen. Of these, 46% were approved, with an average decision time of 110 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 Rutherglen.
With an average of 110 days, decisions near Rutherglen 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 Rutherglen were listed building and heritage (54), full planning applications (53), outline applications (15). 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, 66 medium-scale applications, 69 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.
67 planning appeals were lodged, of which 22 were allowed and 45 were dismissed (33% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 27 applications
- Refused: 21 applications
- Withdrawn: 11 applications
- Awaiting decision: 76 applications
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