Giffnock, East Renfrewshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Giffnock, East Renfrewshire.
East Renfrewshire · Scotland · settlement
About Giffnock
Giffnock, located in the Central Lowlands of Scotland, serves as the administrative centre of East Renfrewshire. This vibrant town is a key area for planning applications, reflecting its importance in the region's development and governance.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Glasgow City
- Parliamentary constituency: Glasgow South
- LSOA: Carnwadric West - 03
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Giffnock.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Giffnock.
- 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 Giffnock based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
29 planning applications found near Giffnock.
- - 1 Otterburn Drive Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 6UJ
Removal of Horse Chestnut tree at side
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - 31 St Anns Drive Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 6JS
Erection of single storey side/rear extension and extension of existing driveway (amendment to previous planning permission 2025/0071/TP to lengthen flue at end of extension and alterations/enlargemen
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 24 Eastwoodmains Road Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 6QF
Removal of 6 Cypress trees along front boundary
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 7 Otterburn Drive Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 6UJ
Erection of single storey rear extension following demolition of existing rear conservatory
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 18 Huntly Avenue Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 6LW
Erection of raised decking at rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 1 Rosslea Drive Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 6JW
Erection of 1.55m high gates at side of dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 3 Lincuan Avenue Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 6QN
Erection of single storey side extension and raised patio with access steps at rear.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 23 Park Road Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 7PG
Erection of single storey rear extension with raised decking; erection of raised decking in rear garden
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 10 Seyton Avenue Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 6QA
Erection of single storey rear and side extension to link to garage with enlargement of the garage at the rear
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 19 Percy Drive Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 6NZ
Erection of single storey rear extension; installation of rooflight at rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - 1 Florence Drive Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 6UL
Erection of single storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - Kirkside 1 Claremount Avenue Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 6UT
Crown cleaning and reduction/reshaping to previous pruning points of six Lime trees at front
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - 2 Atholl Drive Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 6QR
Change of use of dwellinghouse to short term lets
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 10 Dornoch Avenue Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 6QH
Erection of single storey rear extension; enlargement of raised patio at rear and incorporating store in lower level and access steps
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 8 Melford Avenue Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 6NA
Installation of dormer window at front; erection of rear extension with raised platform and alterations to roof at rear with installation of dormer window at rear; erection of detached garage at rear
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - 20 Eastwoodmains Road Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 6QF
Installation of replacement windows (prior notification)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - 1 Church Road Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 6JU
Installation of solar panels on garage roof
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - Rhuallan House 1 Montgomery Drive Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 6PY
Trees adjacent to East West and South Boundaries. 25% pruning of canopy and 3m reduction in height.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2025-11-21
View full details - - 11 Ruthven Avenue Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 6PH
Certificate of lawfulness in respect of proposed installation of window at side and associated internal alterations to form en-suite
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2025-10-03
View full details - - 44 Eastwoodmains Road Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 6QF
Installation of door and window in place of garage door and installation of sliding glazed doors at rear in association with conversion of garage to utility room; installation of sliding glazed doors
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2025-09-22
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A brief summary of Giffnock in East Renfrewshire
Giffnock, located in the Central Lowlands of Scotland, serves as the administrative centre of East Renfrewshire. This vibrant town is a key area for planning applications, reflecting its importance in the region's development and governance.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Giffnock a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Giffnock 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 Giffnock
In the last 24 months, 61 planning applications were submitted near Giffnock. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Giffnock may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Giffnock slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Giffnock were full planning applications (46), tree works (10), amendments (3). Full planning applications account for 75% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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