Glasgow city council say no !!! 

Full Planning Permission

REFUSAL

IN RESPECT OF APPLICATION 24/02528/FUL

Use of premises as homeless facility (Class 8) to provide a 24 hour accessible facility

(retrospective)

AT

71 Glassford Street Glasgow G1 1BQ

AS SHOWN ON THE FOLLOWING SUBMITTED PLAN(S)

Reason(s) for decision

01. The proposal has resulted in an elevated fear of crime associated with the increase in antisocial

behaviour and crime in the locality, as evidenced by Police Scotland incident reporting

from periods of 12 months before, and 12 months after the night shelter commenced

operation in December 2023. The resulting fear of crime is considered detrimental to the

character and amenity of the surrounding area.

02. The proposal is contrary to NPF 4 Policy 14 - Design, Quality and Place due to the negative

impact on the perceived safety of walking routes in the vicinity resulting from nightly instances

of long queues obstructing the footway.

03. The proposal is contrary to City Development Plan Policy CDP 10 and associated

Supplementary Guidance SG10 - Meeting Housing Needs, due to the detrimental impact on

the character and amenity of the surrounding area, resulting from fear of crime associated

with the increase in anti-social behaviour and crime in the locality since the night shelter

commenced operation in December 2023.