Clarkston, East Renfrewshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Clarkston, East Renfrewshire.
East Renfrewshire · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Clarkston are administered by East Renfrewshire Council. View the full East Renfrewshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Clarkston
Clarkston is a suburban town in East Renfrewshire, Scotland, with a population of approximately 10,000. Positioned on the southern edge of the Greater Glasgow conurbation, it borders the villages of Busby and Netherlee, along with the towns of Newton Mearns and Giffnock. The town is also located near the White Cart Water, providing a scenic backdrop for potential planning applications in the area.
Population: 9,860 (2016)
District: East Renfrewshire
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Area Information
- Admin district: East Renfrewshire
- Parliamentary constituency: East Renfrewshire
- LSOA: Busby - 01
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Clarkston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Clarkston.
- 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 Clarkston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Clarkston.
- - 11 Sundale Avenue Clarkston East Renfrewshire G76 7SX
Erection of single storey rear and side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - - 53 Craighill Drive Clarkston East Renfrewshire G76 7TD
Erection of two and a half storey rear extension with raising of ridge line and incorporating dormer windows at the sides and rear with raised balcony/platform at rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 16 Mansefield Crescent Clarkston East Renfrewshire G76 7EB
Erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - 9 Flenders Avenue Clarkston East Renfrewshire G76 7XZ
Erection of enlarged garage at rear following removal of existing garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 15 Daleview Drive Clarkston East Renfrewshire G76 7XP
Erection of single storey rear extension; installation of dormer windows at front, side and rear
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - 76 Craighill Drive Clarkston East Renfrewshire G76 7TD
Erection of raised deck incorporating fencing; erection of outbuilding; and erection of boundary fencing (in retrospect)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2025-05-15
View full details - - 57 Hillend Crescent Clarkston East Renfrewshire G76 7XU
Erection of two storey side and rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2024-11-04
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A brief summary of Clarkston in East Renfrewshire
Clarkston is a suburban town in East Renfrewshire, Scotland, with a population of approximately 10,000. Positioned on the southern edge of the Greater Glasgow conurbation, it borders the villages of Busby and Netherlee, along with the towns of Newton Mearns and Giffnock. The town is also located near the White Cart Water, providing a scenic backdrop for potential planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 9,860 (2016 estimate). It sits within the East Renfrewshire district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Clarkston a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Clarkston 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 Clarkston
In the last 24 months, 43 planning applications were submitted near Clarkston. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 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 near Clarkston.
The average decision period of 72 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Clarkston were full planning applications (30), tree works (6), advertising consent (4). Full planning applications account for 70% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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