Mearns, East Renfrewshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Mearns, East Renfrewshire.
East Renfrewshire · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Mearns are administered by East Renfrewshire Council. View the full East Renfrewshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Mearns
Newton Mearns is the largest town in East Renfrewshire, Scotland, located 7 miles southwest of Glasgow City Centre at an elevation of 410 feet. With a population of around 26,993, the town encompasses diverse areas including Whitecraigs, Kirkhill, Maidenhill, Westacres, Greenlaw, Capelrig, and Patterton, making it a key area for planning applications and community development in the region.
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Area Information
- Admin district: East Renfrewshire
- Parliamentary constituency: East Renfrewshire
- LSOA: Mearns Village, Westacres and Greenfarm - 03
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Mearns.
- 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 Mearns based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
17 planning applications found near Mearns.
- - At Rear Of Castleton Court 9 Castleton Crescent Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire G77 5JX
Removal of two conifers
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-06-23
View full details - - 27 Blackhouse Avenue Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire G77 5HU
Erection of two storey rear extension (renewal of planning permission 2023/0095/TP)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-05-20
View full details - - 16 Newton Grove Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire G77 5BX
Enlargement of dormer window at front; erection of front porch; erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 24 Poplar Avenue Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire G77 5BS
Erection of upper floor extension above existing rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - 7 Blackfarm Road Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire G77 5HT
Cutting/trimming of conifers in rear garden
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 2 Humbie Grove Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire G77 5AZ
Erection of front porch
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 1 Castleton Crescent Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire G77 5JX
Erection of raised terrace at rear with access steps following removal of existing steps
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 2 Humbie Grove Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire G77 5AZ
Certificate of lawfulness in respect of proposed erection of front porch
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 70 Broomfield Avenue Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire G77 5JP
Erection of single storey side extension; erection of single storey side and rear extension with raised decking at rear; erection of detached garage at rear
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 4 Maple Avenue Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire G77 5BQ
Erection of two storey rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 3 Humbie Grove Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire G77 5AZ
Felling of Ash tree to just above ground level; reduction in height of conifer to height of adjacent conifer hedge
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - 49 Hazelwood Avenue Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire G77 5QT
Erection of single storey side extension following demolition of attached garage at side; erection of one and a half storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - 25 Waterfoot Road Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire G77 5RU
Erection of two storey detached dwellinghouse following substantial demolition of existing dwellinghouse with formation of vehicular access onto Waterfoot Road
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - 2 Glebe Road Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire G77 6DU
Certificate of lawfulness in respect of proposed erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2025-05-16
View full details - - 26 Castlehill Drive Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire G77 5JZ
Certificate of lawfulness in respect of proposed single storey rear extension and internal alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - 12 Cedarwood Avenue Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire G77 5QD
Erection of single storey rear extension and raised rear deck/patio.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2024-06-13
View full details - - 1 Castlehill Drive Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire G77 5HY
Erection of single storey rear extension (including elevated decking) and link to converted outbuilding.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2023-03-02
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A brief summary of Mearns in East Renfrewshire
Newton Mearns is the largest town in East Renfrewshire, Scotland, located 7 miles southwest of Glasgow City Centre at an elevation of 410 feet. With a population of around 26,993, the town encompasses diverse areas including Whitecraigs, Kirkhill, Maidenhill, Westacres, Greenlaw, Capelrig, and Patterton, making it a key area for planning applications and community development in the region.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Mearns a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Mearns 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 Mearns
In the last 24 months, 43 planning applications were submitted near Mearns. Of these, 58% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 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 Mearns.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Mearns were full planning applications (30), tree works (7), amendments (5). 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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