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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 dates9,280Searchable applications
143Recorded as pending
92%Approval rate · 8,720 approved or refused records
685Refused applications
8,035 approved · 685 refused · 348 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 6 Jan 2000 to 15 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 16 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
- Decided2021/0651/TP
Erection of single storey rear extension to dwelling.
8 Hamilton Drive Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 6NG
Received 2 Aug 2021 - Decided2021/0652/TP
Formation of dormer window extension to rear elevation of dwelling.
50 Edzell Drive Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire G77 5QY
Received 3 Aug 2021 - Decided2021/0653/TP
Erection of two storey extension to side and front of dwelling.
112 Bonnyton Drive Eaglesham East Renfrewshire G76 0LU
Received 3 Aug 2021 - Decided2021/0654/TP
Two storey extension, elevated balconies and staircase to rear of dwelling.
9 Brodick Place Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire G77 6UU
Received 3 Aug 2021 - Decided2021/0656/CLU
Certificate of Lawfulness in respect of a proposed single storey rear extension in place of conservatory and internal alterations.
2 Lockhart Drive Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire G77 5FR
Received 4 Aug 2021 - Decided2021/0657/TP
Replacement of conservatory roof to dwelling.
19 Langtree Avenue Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 7LJ
Received 4 Aug 2021 - Decided2021/0658/TP
Proposed single storey side extension to dwelling.
16 Shuna Place Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire G77 6TN
Received 6 Aug 2021 - Decided2021/0659/TP
Two storey extension to rear of dwelling and associated alterations.
4 Claremount Avenue Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 6UT
Received 6 Aug 2021 - Decided2021/0660/TP
Erection of front porch to dwelling.
37 Groveburn Avenue Thornliebank East Renfrewshire G46 7DA
Received 9 Aug 2021 - Decided2021/0662/TP
Single storey extension to rear of dwelling.
46 Eaglesham Road Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire G77 5BU
Received 9 Aug 2021 - Decided2021/0663/TPO
Lleylandii - Remove tree
23 Norwood Drive Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 7LS
Received 9 Aug 2021 - Decided2021/0664/TP
Single storey rear extension to dwelling.
38 Merrycrest Avenue Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 6BJ
Received 10 Aug 2021 - Decided2021/0665/TP
Erection of 15m high wind turbine (section 42 application to vary the terms of condition 1 of 2011/0372/TP to allow turbine to operate for a further 15 years).
2 Cowdenmill Cottages Uplawmoor Road Neilston East Renfrewshire G78 3BJ
Received 10 Aug 2021 - Decided2021/0666/CLU
Proposed alterations to an existing single storey rear extension. The works include the alteration and remodelling of the kitchen dining areas.
7 Trees Park Avenue Barrhead East Renfrewshire G78 1HR
Received 10 Aug 2021 - Decided2021/0667/PAN
The erection of residential development(including conversion of existing listed farmhouse) with associated access roads, landscaping open space and other required infrastructure (Major)
Land At Lyoncross Farm Aurs Road Barrhead
Received 6 Aug 2021 - Decided2021/0668/TPO
Sycamore - Felling
9 Edenhall Grove Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire G77 5TS
Received 11 Aug 2021 - Decided2021/0669/CLU
Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed conversion of an attic space into a habitable area including bedrooms, bathroom, en-suites and a TV room. Also included is the creation of 2 dormers and roof lights.
Three Gables Hazelden Road Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire G77 6RR
Received 11 Aug 2021 - Decided2021/0670/TP
Erection of single storey side and rear extension to dwelling, with associated decking.
197 Randolph Drive Clarkston East Renfrewshire G76 8AT
Received 11 Aug 2021 - Decided2021/0671/TP
Extension to rear elevation of dwelling.
Lynwood 59 Holehouse Road Eaglesham East Renfrewshire G76 0JF
Received 11 Aug 2021 - Decided2021/0672/TP
Erection of single storey rear extension to dwelling
28 Claremount Avenue Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 6UT
Received 11 Aug 2021 - Decided2021/0673/TP
Erection of single storey rear extension to dwelling
16 Williamwood Park West Netherlee East Renfrewshire G44 3TE
Received 12 Aug 2021 - Decided2021/0674/TP
Erection of 15.4m high wind turbine (section 42 application to remove condition 1 of 2011/0580/TP which restricts operation of turbine to 23/11/2021)
Plymuir Farm Sergeantlaw Road Neilston East Renfrewshire G78 3AS
Received 12 Aug 2021 - Decided2021/0675/TP
Replacement of existing windows to the rear with new upvc windows
591 Clarkston Road Netherlee East Renfrewshire G44 3QD
Received 12 Aug 2021 - Decided2021/0676/TPO
Removal of 1 Douglas Fir tree and trimming of 1xBeech and 2xCherries
3 Burnside Road Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire G46 6TT
Received 5 Aug 2021
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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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