Merrylee, East Renfrewshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Merrylee, East Renfrewshire.
East Renfrewshire · Scotland · settlement
About Merrylee
Merrylee is a residential neighbourhood located in the southern part of Glasgow, within the Newlands/Auldburn ward. Characterised by a housing scheme primarily composed of ex-local authority homes built in the 1950s and 60s, Merrylee is bordered by the residential areas of Newlands, Cathcart, and Muirend, making it a key area for potential planning applications and developments.
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Area Information
- Admin district: East Renfrewshire
- Parliamentary constituency: East Renfrewshire
- LSOA: Lower Whitecraigs and Giffnock South - 04
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Merrylee.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Merrylee.
- 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 Merrylee based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Merrylee.
- - 52 Braidholm Road Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 6HS
Erection of single storey rear extension; installation of dormer windows at front and rear
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 20 St Clair Avenue Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 7QH
Erection of boundary fence (Variation to previous application (2022/0298/TP)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 39 Merrylee Park Avenue Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 6HR
Erection of single storey rear extension (renewal of planning permission 2023/0030/TP)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - Barrland Court Barrland Drive Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 7QD
Conversion of and alterations to existing kitchens and dining room on ground floor to form three flats
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2025-10-03
View full details - - 5 Dalmeny Avenue Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 7QF
Erection of single storey side and rear extension; erection of single storey rear extension; installation of dormer window at rear
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2025-10-03
View full details - - 5 Rowand Avenue Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 7PE
Erection of two storey side and rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2024-11-20
View full details - - 29 Dalmeny Avenue Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 7QF
Installation of front and rear dormer windows
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2024-10-30
View full details - - 7 Ashlea Drive Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 6BX
Installation of front and rear dormer windows; formation of driveway to front
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2024-07-11
View full details - - 6 Fenwick Road Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 6AN
External alterations and subdivision of vacant retail unit into 3 units (2x class 1A and 1x class 3); and formation of three car-parking spaces.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2024-06-26
View full details - - 160 Fenwick Road Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 6XF
Certificate of lawfulness in respect of the proposed alterations to form window and door openings and internal alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2023-04-25
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A brief summary of Merrylee in East Renfrewshire
Merrylee is a residential neighbourhood located in the southern part of Glasgow, within the Newlands/Auldburn ward. Characterised by a housing scheme primarily composed of ex-local authority homes built in the 1950s and 60s, Merrylee is bordered by the residential areas of Newlands, Cathcart, and Muirend, making it a key area for potential planning applications and developments.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Merrylee a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Merrylee 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 Merrylee
In the last 24 months, 44 planning applications were submitted near Merrylee. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 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 Merrylee.
At 69 days on average, decisions near Merrylee slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Merrylee were full planning applications (35), tree works (6), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 80% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 42 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.