Since the CCC public meeting on 10th September, we have continued work on planning applications, short-term-let matters, Glasgow’s Proposed City Development Plan 2 and preparation of a Local Place Plan for Calton.
Planning
CCC reviewed a consultation on an upgrade to the existing telecommunications installation on London Road. The proposal would replace the existing 20-metre pole and update the associated equipment while retaining broadly the same footprint. The operator states that the works are permitted development. CCC has not identified an obvious issue requiring a formal response, but residents can contact us if they are aware of a specific local concern.
Application 24/02570/FUL for 63 flats on the site bounded by London Road, Stevenson Street and Bain Street was approved by the Planning Applications Committee on 15th September, despite an officer recommendation for refusal. The officer concerns included demolition, loss of active frontage, potential conflict with the Barras cultural and events economy, design, residential amenity, biodiversity and drainage.
CCC also submitted a representation on the proposed digital advertising hoarding east of 120 Duke Street. Other current cases include applications for a plaque at St Andrew’s and St Luke’s Parish Church, 17 Bain Street, and listed building works at the former Tent Hall, 22 Turnbull Street. The latter concerns replacement cladding and decking and associated works to the inner courtyard. Supporting information will be reviewed before CCC decides whether a formal comment is required.
Licensing and short-term lets
Glasgow City Council has closed the planning enforcement case relating to 133 Monteith Row after retrospective planning permission for short-term-let use was granted on 20th August. CCC had objected on grounds including residential amenity, security, loss of residential accommodation, precedent and the retrospective nature of the use. CCC will continue to monitor relevant planning and licensing cases affecting residential communities.
At 73 Stevenson Street, Rock Stays Ltd’s secondary-letting short-term-let licence application, GL01867, was approved on 16th September. CCC had objected over title-deed restrictions, the planning position, residential amenity and loss of housing. Our objection was treated as late after planning application 25/02318/FUL was reclassified as lawful-use application 25/02318/PLU without CCC being notified.
At 143 Orr Street, Clyde Property Holdings Ltd’s secondary-letting short-term-let licence application, GL01841, is cited for 9.30 am on Wednesday 21st October in the Burgh Court Hall, 40 John Street. After reviewing the applicant’s further information, CCC remains concerned about the absence of change-of-use planning permission, an apparently unauthorised rear sunroom or extension, effects on long-standing residents at 141 and 145 Orr Street, and security, noise, waste and parking. Orr Street neighbours have been informed of the hearing.
Have your say on CDP2
CDP2 will shape future development across Glasgow. Mark Taylor attended both the in-person community councillor session held in August and Glasgow City Council’s additional online session on 29th September.
Calton Community Council | Planning and Licensing | October 2026
CCC is reviewing the proposed policies, allocations and opportunity sites affecting our area. This includes Bain Street and London Road, Charlotte Street, the former District Court and Police Headquarters at Turnbull Street, and various student accommodation developments. We published an initial update in September and continue to welcome comments from residents, businesses and community organisations.
| The statutory representation period closes on 18th November 2026. Send comments to planning&licencing@calton-community-council.scot |
Calton Local Place Plan
Following CCC’s notification to Glasgow City Council that we intend to prepare a Local Place Plan, Tricia Fort and Mark Taylor met Michael Ward and Laurence Clark on 7th October. It was confirmed that CCC may refer to an emerging draft Local Place Plan in its CDP2 representations and hopes to share the draft with Glasgow City Council as the work develops.
The LPP does not need to follow the CDP2 deadline. Because the opening discussions with Glasgow City Council have taken time to arrange, the original programme will be extended. Work will progress over the coming months, with finalisation in the new year if possible. Elected representatives and other stakeholders should expect the emerging draft to be shared for review at an appropriate stage.
