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Planning in Mearns

Approved
89%
39 of 42 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Mearns in the last 24 months, from East Renfrewshire Council's planning register.

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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.

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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Mearns, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 83 planning applications were submitted near Mearns. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (36), tree works (8), amendments (4).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Mearns?
In the last 24 months, 83 planning applications were submitted near Mearns. The approval rate is 89%.
How long do planning decisions take near Mearns?
The average planning decision time near Mearns is 45 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Mearns?
The planning approval rate near Mearns is 89%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Mearns?
The most common type of planning application near Mearns is full planning applications, with 36 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Mearns?
You can search and track planning applications near Mearns on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.