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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 dates
9,281Searchable applications
142Recorded 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8,035 approved · 685 refused · 348 withdrawn.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 16 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 17 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

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Source: Historic Environment Scotland. Contains Historic Environment Scotland and Ordnance Survey data © Historic Environment Scotland – Scottish Charity No. SC045925 © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is indicative and may not contain the latest designations.

More application records

  1. Decided2023/0076/TP

    Erection of conservatory to rear of dwelling.

    4 Mearns Road Clarkston East Renfrewshire G76 7EU

    Received 14 Feb 2023
  2. Decided2023/0077/CLU

    Certificate of lawfulness in respect of the proposed single storey rear extension

    58 Primrose Avenue Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire G77 6FS

    Received 15 Feb 2023
  3. Decided2023/0078/TP

    External alterations, including replacement of existing external hot tub with enclosed spa area.

    Busby Hotel 1 Field Road Busby East Renfrewshire G76 8RX

    Received 15 Feb 2023
  4. Decided2023/0079/TP

    Alterations to shopfront (including roller shutter) and installation of air conditioning/processing and ventilation equipment to rear

    Edgar Financial Advice Ltd 4 Carlibar Road Barrhead East Renfrewshire G78 1AA

    Received 15 Feb 2023
  5. Decided2023/0080/TP

    Change of use of land to provide community growing facilities, including 3m high fencing, polytunnel, a meeting space building and toilet.

    Former Scottish Water Site Glasgow Road Barrhead East Renfrewshire

    Received 15 Feb 2023
  6. Decided2023/0081/TP

    Installation of a ground array of 16 PV solar panels and associated equipment.

    West Hurlet Lodge Glasgow Road Hurlet East Renfrewshire G53 7TH

    Received 16 Feb 2023
  7. Decided2023/0082/CLU

    Certificate of lawfulness in proposed respect of single story rear extension; conversion of garage to form habitable room and installation of windows and doors.

    37 Priorwood Road Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire G77 6ZZ

    Received 16 Feb 2023
  8. Decided2023/0083/CLU

    Certificate of lawfulness in respect of the proposed roof lights, glazed double doors/windows; formation of rear platform and stairs.

    40 Merrylee Park Avenue Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 6HR

    Received 16 Feb 2023
  9. Decided2023/0084/TP

    Erection of one and a half storey side extension and single storey rear extension.

    31 Cartsbridge Road Busby East Renfrewshire G76 8DH

    Received 17 Feb 2023
  10. Decided2023/0086/TPO

    Pruning of branches of two trees required to clear path for overhead cable.

    Chavey Down 420 Mearns Road Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire G77 5RY

    Received 20 Feb 2023
  11. Decided2023/0087/TP

    Erection of single storey side and rear extension to dwelling.

    23 Broompark Drive Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire G77 5DX

    Received 20 Feb 2023
  12. Decided2023/0088/TP

    Erection of single storey rear extension; erection of upper floor side extension.

    Orchard House 9 Maryville Avenue Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 7NE

    Received 20 Feb 2023
  13. Decided2023/0089/TP

    External alterations (including flue) and change of use from existing class 2 office to class 3 restaurant.

    James Davis Insurance 203 Fenwick Road Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 6JD

    Received 20 Feb 2023
  14. Decided2023/0091/TP

    Alterations to existing garage and outbuilding consisting of installation of single pitched roof in place of double pitch and associated external alterations.

    19 Elliot Avenue Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 7NS

    Received 20 Feb 2023
  15. Decided2023/0092/TP

    Erection of infill extension to link to converted garage to side of dwelling.

    126 Broomfield Avenue Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire G77 5JR

    Received 20 Feb 2023
  16. Decided2023/0093/ADV

    Installation of various signage to front and rear of property.

    168 Main Street Barrhead East Renfrewshire G78 1SL

    Received 20 Feb 2023
  17. Decided2023/0094/TP

    Erection of a single-storey extension and air conditioning units to rear of dental surgery.

    Greenlaw Dental Practice Unit 10 3 Greenlaw Place Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire G77 6GR

    Received 21 Feb 2023
  18. Decided2023/0095/TP

    Erection of two story rear extension to dwelling.

    27 Blackhouse Avenue Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire G77 5HU

    Received 21 Feb 2023
  19. Decided2023/0096/TP

    Erection of single storey extension to rear and side of dwelling, associated alterations and engineering works to rear garden.

    28 Stamperland Crescent Clarkston East Renfrewshire G76 8LH

    Received 21 Feb 2023
  20. Decided2023/0097/TPO

    Removal of trees of various species.

    Hall Opposite Orchardhill Parish Church Church Road Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 6JR

    Received 21 Feb 2023
  21. Decided2023/0098/TP

    Erection of side extension and extension to balcony to rear of dwelling.

    5 Broom Gardens Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire G77 5WW

    Received 21 Feb 2023
  22. Decided2023/0100/ADV

    Installation of various signage consisting of free standing entrance sign, directional signage and car park signage.

    Mearnsview Care Home 416 Mearns Road Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire G77 5RY

    Received 21 Feb 2023
  23. Decided2023/0101/ADV

    Replacement signage to existing bank consisting of fascia sign, projecting sign, nameplate, car park sign x2, ATM surround tablet sign and entrance header.

    The Royal Bank Of Scotland 158A Fenwick Road Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 6XB

    Received 21 Feb 2023
  24. Decided2023/0102/TP

    Formation of balcony over existing bay window to front of dwelling.

    133 Springhill Road Barrhead East Renfrewshire G78 2SE

    Received 21 Feb 2023

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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.

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