How many planning applications has East Renfrewshire Council received?

East Renfrewshire Council received 508 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 75%.

How long does East Renfrewshire Council take to decide planning applications?

East Renfrewshire Council takes an average of 64 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate for East Renfrewshire Council?

East Renfrewshire Council approves 75% of planning applications. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

How do I object to a planning application in East Renfrewshire Council?

To object to a East Renfrewshire Council planning application, you must submit your representation to East Renfrewshire Council during the public consultation period — typically 21 days from the date the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows you the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the East Renfrewshire Council planning portal where objections can be submitted.

East Renfrewshire Council Planning Applications

Q: How do I search East Renfrewshire Council planning applications?

You can search East Renfrewshire Council planning applications by postcode on Planning Signal. Enter any postcode in the East Renfrewshire Council area to see all nearby applications, filter by type, and track decisions in real time.

Search and explore East Renfrewshire Council planning applications. Planning Signal is your free alternative to the East Renfrewshire Council planning portal — search all recent applications, track decisions, and get alerts on new developments in the area.

Region: Scotland

About East Renfrewshire Council

East Renfrewshire Council, established in 1996, is one of Scotland's 32 council areas, succeeding the Eastwood district from the Strathclyde region. This vibrant area is known for its commitment to community development and planning, making it a key location for those researching planning applications in the region.

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to East Renfrewshire Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for East Renfrewshire Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in East Renfrewshire Council mention key planning constraints like heritage, flood risk, and environmental concerns
Council Boundary Map - Interactive map showing the council boundary and application locations
Full Details - View complete application details, dates and decision status

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Area Information

Admin district: East Renfrewshire
Parliamentary constituency: East Renfrewshire
LSOA: West Arthurlie, Gateside and Springhill - 02

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications in East Renfrewshire Council.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for East Renfrewshire Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in East Renfrewshire Council

30 towns and villages. Click any town to search for planning applications nearby.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the East Renfrewshire Council area.

A brief summary of East Renfrewshire Council

There were no crimes reported in the East Renfrewshire Council area during the most recent reporting period.

The council area encompasses 30 towns and villages, including Barrhead. Planning applications across these communities can be searched using the postcode search above.

Search East Renfrewshire Council Planning Applications

Planning Signal provides a free, fast planning search for East Renfrewshire Council. Use the postcode search above to find planning applications near any address in the East Renfrewshire Council area. Unlike the official East Renfrewshire Council planning portal, Planning Signal lets you save searches, watch individual applications, and receive email alerts when decisions are made or new applications are submitted nearby.

Whether you're a resident checking East Renfrewshire Council planning applications near your home, a homeowner tracking your own application, or a property professional monitoring the local market, Planning Signal gives you the tools to stay informed about planning and development across East Renfrewshire Council.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 508 planning applications East Renfrewshire Council received. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile in East Renfrewshire Council.

At 64 days on average, decisions in East Renfrewshire Council slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types in East Renfrewshire Council were full planning applications (378), tree works (54), amendments (32). Full planning applications account for 74% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 4 large-scale (major) developments, 3 medium-scale applications, 498 smaller schemes were submitted.

Application Outcomes

Approved: 77 applications
Refused: 20 applications
Withdrawn: 6 applications
Awaiting decision: 405 applications

Related Planning Guides

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What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.