Social Value Ideas for Glasgow City Council
We have identified 50 evidence-based social value themes for Glasgow City Council in Scotland across 38 service areas. These insights are derived from the latest council meeting transcripts and can inform your social value strategy for bids and tenders.
Refusal of Calder Street extension
Members agreed to uphold the original refusal for the proposed two-storey extension at 311 Calder Street. The committee identified multiple policy conflicts relating to the listed building's character…
“I think for me, I think there are just too many areas of this application that fail in terms of our planning policy. the building line extends beyond …”
Refusal of 660 Balmore Road Application - 12-Unit Residential Development
Planning Local Review Committee voted to refuse planning application for erection of 12-unit flatted block (4x1-bed, 8x2-bed) at 660 Balmore Road (formerly Formula 1, previously police station). Appli…
“I don't think we have any other choice than to refuse the appeal and if the applicant wishes to come back with an application then in future there's n…”
Policy Breach: Front Garden Hardstanding Exceeds 50% Limit at 266 Kocik Drive
Planning application for driveway at 266 Kocik Drive represents clear breach of Glasgow City Development Plan Policy which restricts front garden hardstanding to maximum 50% of garden area. Applicant …
“100% of the former front garden area forward of the principal elevation of the property has been converted to model block driveway which is contrary t…”
Springer North Application - Request Comprehensive Supporting Documentation
Committee action to return planning application to applicant requesting comprehensive suite of supporting documents within two month timescale including: Flood Risk Assessment, Drainage Strategy, Land…
“I think we can work with that and with that list. for the applicant... it may be proposed a couple of months I would have thought... to give them a pr…”
266 Kocik Drive Driveway Application - Refuse Planning Permission
Committee decision to refuse planning application for driveway at 266 Kocik Drive based on multiple policy breaches: exceeds 50% front garden hardstanding limit (actual 74%), creates three driveways s…
“I think we should be refusing this application based on the for conditions within our pack... clearly looks to me to be in clear breach of planning po…”
Refuse 24 Talwrn Road Dormer Application
The Planning Local Review Committee voted to refuse the application for a dormer window extension at 24 Talwrn Road. The decision was made on the grounds that the proposed dormer was overdominant in r…
“the decision of the Committee as to refuse this application and Billy Rogers dissent from a decision will be recorded”
Refuse 25 Abbey Drive Extension Application
The Planning Local Review Committee voted to refuse the application for a two-storey side extension at 25 Abbey Drive. The refusal was based on multiple grounds including: the design and materials bei…
“the motion is therefore carried”
BT Street Hub refused
The committee refused the BT Street Hub proposal at Govan Road. Members were concerned about excessive street clutter in a conservation area, the impact on the Mary Barber statue and surrounding civic…
“I think the Mary Barber statue is a very important landmark not only for Govan but also for Glasgow as well. Personally I feel the installation is ver…”
Committee Decision on Policy Compliance and Material Considerations
The Planning Local Review Committee must decide whether to accept the appeal and approve the application despite identified policy breaches in: biodiversity impact (NPF4 Policy 3, 4, 6), climate chang…
“The proposal is contrary to the policy in the following areas. Impact on biodiversity which is contrary to NPO4 policy 3, policy 4, policy 6, CDP -6 a…”
Planning Application Refusal - Toll Cross Road Development
Planning and Local Review Committee decided to refuse planning application for retail and residential development at 987-997 Toll Cross Road. Application refused on 9 grounds relating to climate chang…
“I think we should be refusing this application based on the proposed reasons for refusal we have within our papers”
Planning Application Refusal - Bullochshaw Road Dwelling House
Planning and Local Review Committee decided to refuse planning application for erection of dwelling house at west of 2114E Bullochshaw Road. Application refused on 11 grounds including green belt brea…
“I propose that we refuse this application based on the 11 reasons for refusal within our pack.”
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