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East Renfrewshire
Planning applications.
Explore collected planning applications and decisions for East Renfrewshire. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.
Collected application statistics
Collected records · All available dates9,281Searchable applications
142Recorded as pending
92%Approval rate · 8,718 approved or refused records
685Refused applications
8,033 approved · 685 refused · 348 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 6 Jan 2000 to 16 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 18 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
Local planning information
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More application records
- Decided2024/0320/TP
Erection of two storey side extension
15 Ravenscliffe Drive Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 7QR
Received 19 Jun 2024 - Decided2024/0321/TP
Erection of upper storey extension to side (renewal of planning permission 2021/0358/TP)
9 Wolfe Avenue Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire G77 6TQ
Received 19 Jun 2024 - Decided2024/0322/TP
Erection of two storey side extension; alterations to rear elevation, including partial demolition and alterations to windows/doors; formation of rear patio area; widening of access and driveway; erection of storage building and installation of solar panels.
5 Eglinton Drive Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 7NQ
Received 20 Jun 2024 - Decided2024/0323/TP
Erection of replacement boundary fencing with revised fenceline at east boundary and installation of deer fence mesh
Water Treatment Works Fereneze Road Neilston East Renfrewshire G78 3AG
Received 20 Jun 2024 - Decided2024/0324/TP
Erection of single storey rear extension following demolition of existing rear conservatory; alterations to existing rear projection; installation of decking to rear; replacement of timber shed
561 Clarkston Road Netherlee East Renfrewshire G44 3PR
Received 20 Jun 2024 - Decided2024/0325/TP
Erection of two storey rear and part side extension; erection of single storey extension to rear
48 Stamperland Drive Clarkston East Renfrewshire G76 8HE
Received 24 Jun 2024 - Decided2024/0326/TP
Erection of single storey side extension.
32 Larchfield Avenue Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire G77 5PW
Received 24 Jun 2024 - Decided2024/0327/CAC
Partial demolition of wall.
21 Montgomery Street Eaglesham East Renfrewshire G76 0AS
Received 25 Jun 2024 - Decided2024/0328/TP
External alterations and subdivision of vacant retail unit into 3 units (2x class 1A and 1x class 3); and formation of three car-parking spaces.
6 Fenwick Road Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 6AN
Received 26 Jun 2024 - Decided2024/0329/TP
Formation of roof terrace to rear.
17 Erskine Road Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 6TH
Received 26 Jun 2024 - Decided2024/0331/TP
Sub-division and part change of use of existing commercial unit from Class 1A to Class 3
Frankies 70 Braidholm Road Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 6ED
Received 27 Jun 2024 - Decided2024/0332/TP
Extension to existing hotel, conversion of the restaurant to guest accommodation together with alterations to the car park and other associated works.
Premier Inn 1 Greenlaw Way Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire G77 6EF
Received 28 Jun 2024 - Decided2024/0333/TPO
Remove branches from mature beech tree that overhang garden (in accordance with BS3998) back to the boundary.
Land To The Rear Of 75 Foxglove Road Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire G77 6FP
Received 28 Jun 2024 - Decided2024/0334/TP
Erection of single storey rear extension.
33 Dalmeny Avenue Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 7QF
Received 28 Jun 2024 - Decided2024/0335/TP
Demolition of existing dwellinghouse and erection of replacement two storey dwellinghouse
Brookside 10 Floors Road Eaglesham East Renfrewshire G76 0EP
Received 1 Jul 2024 - Unknown2024/0336/PN
Erection of 20 metres high telecommunications monopole with headframe antennas and transmission dishes; and installation of associated cabinets and fencing (prior notification).
Land Adjacent To Muirend Pavilion Hazelden Gardens Giffnock East Renfrewshire G44 3HQ
Received 2 Jul 2024 - Decided2024/0337/TP
Erection of single storey rear extension
36 Gilmour Crescent Eaglesham East Renfrewshire G76 0HU
Received 2 Jul 2024 - Decided2024/0338/TP
Erection of single storey rear extension and raised rear deck
26 Leebank Drive Netherlee East Renfrewshire G44 3XD
Received 3 Jul 2024 - Decided2024/0339/TPO
Felling of two trees in front garden
2 Langtree Avenue Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 7LW
Received 3 Jul 2024 - Decided2024/0340/CLU
Certificate of Lawfulness in respect of proposed erection of single storey rear extension
2 Westerlands Grove Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire G77 6YH
Received 3 Jul 2024 - Decided2024/0341/TP
Erection of single storey rear extension.
694 Clarkston Road Clarkston East Renfrewshire G44 3YR
Received 4 Jul 2024 - Decided2024/0342/TP
Installation of rear dormer window with balcony at second floor level; and installation of side dormer window
708 Clarkston Road Clarkston East Renfrewshire G44 3YR
Received 5 Jul 2024 - Decided2024/0343/TP
Erection of single storey rear extension
19 Hillside Avenue Clarkston East Renfrewshire G76 7JY
Received 8 Jul 2024 - Decided2024/0344/LBC
Reinstate four sandstone decorative ball finial features to existing parapet balustrade on front elevation central bay.
East Renfrewshire Council Capelrig House Capelrig Road Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire G77 6NH
Received 8 Jul 2024
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What these statistics cover
These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for East Renfrewshire, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.
The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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