Crookfur, East Renfrewshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Crookfur, East Renfrewshire.
East Renfrewshire · Scotland · settlement
About Crookfur
Newton Mearns, the largest settlement in East Renfrewshire, Scotland, is a suburban town located 7 miles southwest of Glasgow City Centre, at an elevation of 410 feet. With a population of around 26,993, it encompasses areas such as Whitecraigs, Kirkhill, Maidenhill, Westacres, Greenlaw, and Capelrig/Patterton, making it a significant hub for planning applications in the region.
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Area Information
- Admin district: East Renfrewshire
- Parliamentary constituency: East Renfrewshire
- LSOA: Mearnskirk and Maidenhill - 05
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Crookfur.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Crookfur.
- 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 Crookfur based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Crookfur.
- - 14 Wigton Avenue Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire G77 6JG
Erection of upper floor side extension and erection of conservatory at rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - 8 Fowlis Drive Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire G77 6JL
Erection of single storey rear extension and enlargement of front porch
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 17 Weaver Avenue Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire G77 6AS
Erection of single storey side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 1 Corran Avenue Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire G77 6EX
Trimming of branches on conifer
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2025-08-12
View full details - - 206 Harvie Avenue Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire G77 6LL
Erection of single storey side and rear extension; erection of front porch
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2025-06-23
View full details - - 25 Meadow Rise Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire G77 6SE
Erection of single storey side and rear wrap round extension (with wood burning stove)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2025-01-24
View full details - - 22 Greenlaw Road Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire G77 6ND
Increase in height of boundary wall at the front of property
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2024-01-09
View full details - - 5 Barr Place Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire G77 6JR
Certificate of lawfulness in respect of proposed single storey extension to rear of house and canopy over rear elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2023-06-14
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A brief summary of Crookfur in East Renfrewshire
Newton Mearns, the largest settlement in East Renfrewshire, Scotland, is a suburban town located 7 miles southwest of Glasgow City Centre, at an elevation of 410 feet. With a population of around 26,993, it encompasses areas such as Whitecraigs, Kirkhill, Maidenhill, Westacres, Greenlaw, and Capelrig/Patterton, making it a significant hub for planning applications in the region.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Crookfur a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Crookfur 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 Crookfur
In the last 24 months, 42 planning applications were submitted near Crookfur. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 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 Crookfur.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Crookfur were full planning applications (34), tree works (4), amendments (4). Full planning applications account for 81% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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