Glasgow bakery chain denied consent for city centre signs again

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 24 Oct, 07:09 · Archive

Mòr Bakehouse has been refused permission for unauthorised adverts at two listed buildings in Glasgow city centre.

Mòr Bakehouse has been refused retrospective planning permission for unauthorised signs and adverts at two B-listed buildings on prominent Glasgow city centre streets. Glasgow City Council's planning committee rejected applications for venues on Argyle Street and Dundas Street, near Queen Street station, on Tuesday. The committee had previously rejected similar applications in May.

At the Dundas Street building, four lightboxes have been installed without consent, described by planners as 'an incongruous addition to the historic frontage' that introduces 'unnecessary visual clutter to the detriment of the special architectural qualities of the listed building'. At 112 Argyle Street, items without consent include a projecting sign, a lightbox, window vinyls, a door and timber cladding, which planners believe result in 'a visually harmful shopfront treatment'.

Council planners had advised the firm that earlier applications were not compliant and that revised designs received consent in early 2025. However, additional elements were then installed at both venues without further approval. A planner stated that council policy on adverts 'results in a much more unified street frontage'. Mòr Bakehouse argues the council's view is 'subjective' and states that customer surveys support the installations and that the adverts have 'a positive impact'.

How it is being reported

• Popular Glasgow bakery loses latest battle over city centre signsA popular Glasgow bakery has again been refused permission to keep unauthorised signs at its Argyle Street and Dundas Street city centre venues.Glasgow Times · 24 Oct, 06:00
• Glasgow bakery chain denied consent for 'unnecessary' adverts againPlanners at Glasgow City Council say the signs at two venue are 'visual clutter.Glasgow Live · 23 Oct, 09:16

In this story: Mòr Bakehouse · Glasgow City Council · Glasgow · Argyle Street · Dundas Street · Queen Street station

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