Giffnock, East Renfrewshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Giffnock, East Renfrewshire.
East Renfrewshire · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Giffnock are administered by East Renfrewshire Council. View the full East Renfrewshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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: East Renfrewshire
- Parliamentary constituency: East Renfrewshire
- LSOA: Thornliebank South and Woodfarm - 04
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
41 planning applications found near Giffnock.
- - 29 Florence Drive Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 6UN
Installation of two rows of solar/PV panels on front roof slope (above and below existing dormer window); installation of air source heat pump at side
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-07-02
View full details - - 11 Percy Drive Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 6NZ
Erection of one and a half storey rear extension forming gable end incorporating dormer window at side; installation of dormer window at front; erection of detached garage at rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-07-01
View full details - - 21 St Anns Drive Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 6JS
Erection of single storey side extension incorporating garage; erection of single storey rear extension; enlargement of existing window on side elevation; and alteration to window on rear elevation to
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-07-01
View full details - - 23 Etive Drive Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 6PN
Erection of two storey rear extension; installation of dormer window at side
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-06-26
View full details - - 7A Percy Drive Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 6NZ
Installation of sliding glass doors in place of window on rear elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-06-12
View full details - - Hall Opposite Orchardhill Parish Church Church Road Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 6JR
Removal of trees and stumps of various tree species along boundary with 2 to 12 Arisdale Avenue
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-06-12
View full details - - 7 Broomley Drive Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 6PD
Erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-06-11
View full details - - 22 Etive Drive Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 6PN
Installation of dormer window at rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - - 3 Eglinton Drive Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 7NQ
Pruning/reduction in height of Birch tree and Beech tree at front
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - - 19 Park Road Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 7PG
Erection of single storey rear extension following demolition of garage at side
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - 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 - - 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 - - 18 Huntly Avenue Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 6LW
Erection of raised decking at rear
Status: Conditions | 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 - - 1 Florence Drive Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 6UL
Erection of single storey side extension
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-02-03
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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, 80 planning applications were submitted near Giffnock. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Giffnock.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Giffnock were full planning applications (63), tree works (12), amendments (3). Full planning applications account for 79% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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