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Our Role in Planning

Community Councils are statutory consultees for planning applications submitted to local authorities in Scotland. As such, we are able to ensure that the views of the community are heard for any developments in our area.

Generally, MCTCC will generally only comment on major developments or work that will impact on the area. Representations made by MCTCC in relation to any planning application will be recorded on the Council’s planning portal.

We are also consulted on licensing applications for bars, restaurants and shops, and will discuss these at our regular meetings.

If you’d like to comment on a planning application, the Planning Democracy website has very useful guides to help you.

Current Planning Applications

  • Current Planning Applications

    Comments on the applications below can be made via the Council’s  online portal  or in writing. Glasgow City Council can only take “material considerations” into account in determining the application. Please review their guide to  Commenting On Planning Applications  for more information.

    StreetReferenceSummaryDate ReceivedLast Date for Comments
    Stockwell St24/01614/FULUse of office (Class 4) as student accommodation (Sui Generis) with associated ancillary development. – Granite House 31 Stockwell Street GlasgowThu 20 Jun 2024Fri 26 Jul 2024
    Hutcheson St24/01417/FULExternal alterations, with remedial works including installation of leadworks, repainting of metal windows and panels. – 103 Hutcheson Street GlasgowWed 29 May 2024Fri 02 Aug 2024
    Miller St24/01633/FULExternal alterations and installation of emergency generator with associated works – 57 Miller Street City Centre Glasgow G1 1EBMon 24 Jun 2024Fri 02 Aug 2024
    Trongate24/01732/LBAAlterations to resteraunt including the installation of entrance door with side glazing and associated works. – 167 Trongate Glasgow G1 5HFFri 05 Jul 2024Fri 16 Aug 2024
    Trongate24/01733/FULInstallation of replacement entrance door with glazing and associated works to front of restaurant. – 167 Trongate Glasgow G1 5HFFri 05 Jul 2024Fri 16 Aug 2024
    Old Wynd24/01721/FULErection of hotel with associated facilities and ancillary works : Planning application under Section 42 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997for non-compliance with Conditions 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 of planning consent 20/01468/FUL. – Site Formerly Known As 47 Old Wynd GlasgowThu 04 Jul 2024Wed 21 Aug 2024

    Updated 24 July 2024. Information provided by Glasgow City Council

Planning News

  • Homeless Project Scotland – Appeal to Scottish Government
    Homeless Project Scotland have lodged an appeal with the Scottish Government in relation to the enforcement notice issued against the premises on Glassford Street. Members of the public may make representations via the Scottish Government website (Reference  ENA-260-2157). Representations must be received by Wednesday 13th November.
  • King St Car Park Consultation, 7th November 2024
    The second consultation for the proposed redevelopment of the car park on the site at King St will take place on Thursday 7th November in the Briggait, 141 Bridgegate, between 2pm and 7pm. This is our community’s chance to review and feedback the latest proposals, in advance of the application for planning permission in principle… Read more: King St Car Park Consultation, 7th November 2024
  • High St Avenues Consultation – 3rd September 2024
    Glasgow City Council are holding a consultation event on proposals for the High St Avenues project on Tuesday 3rd September, between 12noon and 3pm, at 231 George St. This is a chance to have YOUR say on the proposed development…

Specific types of development

Student Accommodation

As a Community Council, we seek to create a community in our area which is part of the historic heart of Glasgow as well as being an important social space for shopping, eating out and entertainment. We need to establish a permanent residential community in order for our area to flourish. Students comprise a transient population who will move on after three or four years of study. It is generally recognised by the City Development Plan that the City Centre is already at saturation point with the construction of student accommodation buildings. 

The Draft Supplementary Guidance to the already adopted City Development Plan states that development must “not result in an unacceptable concentration of student accommodation in the locality that would be harmful to the maintenance of a balanced community” and makes clear that purpose-built student accommodation will not be suitable in areas where the population is low density, a fact also accepted by the Council’s City Centre Living Strategy. This strategy seeks to promote the development of a mixed, balanced residential population in the City Centre. 

Short Term Lets

Glasgow City Council’s policy on short term lets is contained in Glasgow City Council’s Supplementary Guidance “SG10 – Meeting Housing Needs”, Section 4B, paragraphs 4.12 to 4.16. 

If you rent out your entire apartment on a frequent short-term basis, Glasgow City Council planning regulations do not permit this activity in buildings where there is a common entrance and common facilities. 

Owners who frequently rent out their entire apartment via short-term letting services are likely to be in contravention of those planning regulations, as this represents a material change of use.  Offending owners may be fined by the Council, and be served with notice to cease the activity. In addition, owners may be contravening the deed of conditions attached to their apartment, which only permit the property to be occupied by one family.

If you rent out a room in your flat on a short-term basis, and live in the property, there is not likely to be a material change of use. Equally, traditional secured tenancies are not affected.

Public Consultations

Glasgow City Development Plan 2 is the overarching plan for the future development of the city, including the City Centre. We are closely monitoring the development of the plan, and will publicise relevant events and consultation here.

Any public consultations being run by Glasgow City Council will be displayed here, with links for more details.

Please check back regularly, as new consultations are launched throughout the year.

Licensing

Licensing Applications

Glasgow City Council Licensing Board are responsible for issuing licenses. Any new applications are displayed on their website for a period of 7 days.

Useful Information

Glasgow City Council Supplementary Guidance 10 – Meeting Housing Needs