New Build approval rate in Glasgow
Glasgow approved 80.9% of new build applications, based on 2,267 decisions analysed.
Last updated: September 2026
80.9%
new build approval rate
2,267
New Build decisions
1,833
Approved
434
Refused
88.1%
Glasgow overall
New Build applications are refused more often than the Glasgow average (88.1%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.
How new build compares in Glasgow
New Build
80.9%
Glasgow all applications
88.1%
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✓ PDF report for your architect
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Other project types in Glasgow
91.9%
89.3%
88.2%
79.6%
84.2%
88.9%
89.8%
88.3%
85.5%
84.1%
74.3%
83.3%
94.6%
62.1%