Yoker, Glasgow City Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Yoker, Glasgow City.
Glasgow City · Scotland · settlement
About Yoker
Yoker is a residential area in Glasgow, Scotland, situated on the northern bank of the River Clyde, approximately 5 miles west of the city centre and east of Clydebank. The name Yoker derives from the Scottish Gaelic term "Eochair," which translates to "river bank," reflecting its scenic riverside location. This area is relevant for planning applications due to its proximity to both urban amenities and the natural landscape along the Clyde.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Glasgow City
- Parliamentary constituency: Glasgow West
- LSOA: Knightswood Park East - 03
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Yoker.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Yoker.
- 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 Yoker based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Yoker.
- - 21 Riddon Avenue Glasgow G13 4NJ
Erection of two storey extension to side of dwellinghouse.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2024-05-16
View full details - - 18 Yoker Mill Road Glasgow G13 4PF
Partial use of shop (Class 1A) as hot food takeaway (Sui generis) and installation of flue to side. ## WITHDRAWN ##
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2023-09-08
View full details - - 7 Gran Street Clydebank G81 1BD
TO BE DELETED
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Dunbartonshire | Date: 2023-07-20
View full details - - 7 Gran Street Clydebank G81 1BD
Erection of Dormer Roofs at front and rear of dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Dunbartonshire | Date: 2023-07-20
View full details - - 5 Archerhill Gardens/4 - 10 Archerhill Square/ 7-10 Archerhill Avenue Glasgow
Environmental improvements to include relaying of paving, tree planting, installation of communal seating and railings.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2009-01-21
View full details - - 2311 Great Western Road Glasgow G15 6RT
Raising of roof level and erection of extension to rear of dwellinghouse.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2008-08-27
View full details - - 53 Swift Crescent Glasgow G13 4QN
Erection of single storey extension to rear of dwellinghouse.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2007-10-31
View full details - - 2311 Great Western Road Glasgow G15 6RT
Erection of rear extension to dwellinghouse.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2007-09-14
View full details - - Garscadden Police Office 2301 Great Western Road Glasgow G15 6RT
Use of land for siting of temporary building
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2007-07-13
View full details - - 2311 Great Western Road Glasgow G15 6RT
Erection of single storey extension and dormer to rear of dwellinghouse
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2007-04-02
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A brief summary of Yoker in Glasgow City
Yoker is a residential area in Glasgow, Scotland, situated on the northern bank of the River Clyde, approximately 5 miles west of the city centre and east of Clydebank. The name Yoker derives from the Scottish Gaelic term "Eochair," which translates to "river bank," reflecting its scenic riverside location. This area is relevant for planning applications due to its proximity to both urban amenities and the natural landscape along the Clyde.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Yoker a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Yoker 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 Yoker
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Yoker. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Yoker may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 69 days on average, decisions near Yoker slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Yoker were full planning applications (8), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 89% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.
24 planning appeals were lodged, of which 5 were allowed and 19 were dismissed (21% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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Related Planning Guides
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