Glasgow seeks power to regulate vape shops near historic buildings

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 31 Oct, 14:09 · Archive

Glasgow City Council is pressing for greater regulatory powers to control vape shops and protect historic buildings.

Glasgow City Council will continue to press for greater regulatory powers to help protect historic buildings from the increasing concentration of vape shops, it has been confirmed during Thursday's full council meeting.

The local authority is currently limited in its ability to regulate vape shops by national planning legislation. Depute Leader Councillor Ruauri Kelly explained that a retailer can begin selling vapes from an existing retail unit without requiring planning permission, as it does not constitute a formal change of use.

Where changes are proposed to a shopfront, such as signage or building exterior, planning permission, listed building consent or advertising consent may be required. When considering such applications, the council takes account of the character and setting of listed buildings, conservation areas and other heritage assets. Licensing and trading standards may also play a role in the regulation of vape shops.

How it is being reported

• Glasgow council seeks greater powers to regulate vape shops near historic buildingsGlasgow City Council will continue to press for greater regulatory powers in a bid to help protect the character and quality of historic buildings, it has been confirmed.Glasgow Times · 31 Oct, 13:29
• Glasgow City Council needs more 'regulatory power' over vape shops to protect historic buildingsThe local authority is limited in its ability to regulate vape shops by the national planning legislation.Glasgow Live · 30 Oct, 17:12

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