Barrhead, East Renfrewshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Barrhead, East Renfrewshire.
East Renfrewshire · Scotland · Town
About Barrhead
Barrhead, located in East Renfrewshire, Scotland, is situated 13 kilometres southwest of Glasgow city centre, near the scenic Gleniffer Braes. With a population of 17,268 according to the 2011 census, the town presents a mix of residential and commercial opportunities, making it a notable area for planning applications and development projects.
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Area Information
- Admin district: East Renfrewshire
- Parliamentary constituency: East Renfrewshire
- LSOA: Neilston West and Uplawmoor - 04
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Barrhead.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Barrhead.
- 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 Barrhead based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
163 planning applications found near Barrhead.
- - 15 Cairngorm Crescent Barrhead East Renfrewshire G78 2AW
Erection of 2 metre high fence at front and side
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - St Andrews Church 2 Ralston Road Barrhead East Renfrewshire G78 2QQ
Replacement of roof covering, windows, soffits, facias and mullion covers; removal of all roof lights; reduction of height to the northeast tower parapets.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 20 Arthurlie Avenue Barrhead East Renfrewshire G78 2JD
Re-roofing of conservatory
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 1 Alasdair Court Barrhead East Renfrewshire G78 2DS
Re-roofing of conservatory using tiles
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 17 Fingleton Avenue Barrhead East Renfrewshire G78 2HQ
Erection of single storey rear extension accommodating a store (in retrospect)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - 51B Arthurlie Street Barrhead East Renfrewshire G78 2EP
Installation of access ramp at rear
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - Site 30M Southeast Of 50 Burnbank Drive Barrhead East Renfrewshire
Erection of 3 detached houses with detached double garages; associated landscaping and infrastructure works (amendment to Condition 1of planning permission 2022/0192/P to extend lifetime of the planni
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2025-12-03
View full details - - 16 Grampian Way Barrhead East Renfrewshire G78 2DL
Erection of single storey side extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2025-10-09
View full details - - 11 Cruachan Drive Barrhead East Renfrewshire G78 2DP
Erection of single storey rear extension with raised decking
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - 91 Newton Avenue Barrhead East Renfrewshire G78 2JF
Erection of raised decking at rear of rear garden
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2025-05-22
View full details - - 7 Cumnock Drive Barrhead East Renfrewshire G78 2HT
Erection of single storey rear extension and front porch
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2025-05-15
View full details - - 13 Dalveen Court Barrhead East Renfrewshire G78 2AN
Erection of two storey side extension; installation of dormer window at front
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2025-02-11
View full details - - 37 Grampian Way Barrhead East Renfrewshire G78 2EE
Certificate of lawfulness in respect of proposed erection of single storey rear extension following removal of conservatory, seating area, wood store, bbq area and canopies at the rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2025-01-08
View full details - - Arthurlie Family Centre At Auchenback Hub 4 Auburn Drive Barrhead East Renfrewshire G78 2EU
Erection of outdoor shelter structure within eco-garden area of school grounds.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2024-12-04
View full details - - 13 Dalveen Court Barrhead East Renfrewshire G78 2AN
Erection of one and a half storey side extension, incorporating single storey rear extension; and installation of front dormer window
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2024-07-30
View full details - - 20 Aurs Crescent Barrhead East Renfrewshire G78 2LU
Extension to side of dwelling including raised deck area to rear
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2024-04-26
View full details - - Arthurlie Family Centre Roebank Drive Barrhead East Renfrewshire G78 2JB
Construction of a car park and drop off area on the site of the former Arthurlie Family Centre to serve St Marks Primary School. Works to include alterations to site access, construction of new footwa
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2024-03-19
View full details - - St Marks Primary School 30 Roebank Drive Barrhead East Renfrewshire G78 2JA
New Car Park constructed on the site of demolished school annex building (Nursery class), within the grounds of St Marks Primary School. Work to include excavation and build up of tarmac finish to roa
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2023-07-06
View full details - - 29 Crebar Drive Barrhead East Renfrewshire G78 2DF
Two storey extension to the side of and single storey extension to the rear.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2023-05-18
View full details - - 20 Burnbank Drive Barrhead East Renfrewshire G78 2ER
Single storey extension to rear of dwelling house.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2023-05-17
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A brief summary of Barrhead in East Renfrewshire
Barrhead, located in East Renfrewshire, Scotland, is situated 13 kilometres southwest of Glasgow city centre, near the scenic Gleniffer Braes. With a population of 17,268 according to the 2011 census, the town presents a mix of residential and commercial opportunities, making it a notable area for planning applications and development projects.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Barrhead a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Barrhead planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Barrhead
In the last 24 months, 37 planning applications were submitted near Barrhead. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 86 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Barrhead maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision period of 86 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Barrhead were full planning applications (30), amendments (3), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 81% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 2 medium-scale applications, 32 smaller schemes were submitted.
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