Neilston, East Renfrewshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Neilston, East Renfrewshire.
East Renfrewshire · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Neilston are administered by East Renfrewshire Council. View the full East Renfrewshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Neilston
Neilston is a village and parish located in East Renfrewshire, Scotland, nestled in the Levern Valley. Situated just two miles southwest of Barrhead and about 3.75 miles south of Paisley, it serves as a dormitory village for the Greater Glasgow conurbation, housing a population of over 5,000 residents. This strategic position makes Neilston a relevant area for planning applications, especially in residential and community development.
Population: 5,170 (2016) · Area: 0.5 km²
District: East Renfrewshire
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Area Information
- Admin district: East Renfrewshire
- Parliamentary constituency: East Renfrewshire
- LSOA: Dunterlie, East Arthurlie and Dovecothall - 01
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Neilston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Neilston.
- 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 Neilston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
157 planning applications found near Neilston.
- - Day-Today Neilston 142 Main Street Neilston East Renfrewshire G78 3JX
Installation of parcels lockers at front (amended position) (in retrospect)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-05-28
View full details - - East Crofthead Cottage Holehouse Brae Neilston East Renfrewshire G78 3NB
Alterations to existing rear extension including re-roofing and upgrade external finishes
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Land East Of Holehouse Brae, Neilston, East Renfrewshire
Installation of off site foul drainage pipes; installation of off site surface water drainage pipes and headwall outfall to the Levern Water (associated with proposed residential development 2025/0640
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2025-11-03
View full details - - Land East Of Holehouse Brae, Neilston, East Renfrewshire
Residential development (comprising 26 Houses and 36 flats) including associated roads, parking, infrastructure and landscaping (Major)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2025-11-03
View full details - - 43 Low Broadlie Road Neilston East Renfrewshire G78 3HB
Certificate of lawfulness in respect of proposed conversion of integral garage to habitable room
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - Broadlie House 22 Broadlie Road Neilston East Renfrewshire G78 3ES
Installation of replacement rear dormer windows; and re-roofing and alterations to attached domestic outbuilding in association with its refurbishment to habitable accommodation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2025-07-01
View full details - - Day-Today Neilston 142 Main Street Neilston East Renfrewshire G78 3JX
Installation of parcels lockers (in retrospect)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2025-06-19
View full details - - Land East Of Holehouse Brae Neilston East Renfrewshire
Residential development of 60 to 70 units with associated roads, parking, infrastructure and landscaping (Major)
Status: Permitted | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - 31 Holehouse Terrace Neilston East Renfrewshire G78 3LT
Erection of detached dwellinghouse (planning permission in principle)
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2024-11-01
View full details - - 14 Station Road Neilston East Renfrewshire G78 3EE
Erection of single storey side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2024-10-02
View full details - - Water Treatment Works Fereneze Road Neilston East Renfrewshire G78 3AG
Erection of replacement boundary fencing with revised fenceline at east boundary and installation of deer fence mesh
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2024-06-20
View full details - - Land Adjacent To Unit 3 36 Station Road Neilston East Renfrewshire G78 3EE
Upgrade to the existing telecommunications installation consisting of removal and replacement of the existing 15m monopole with a new 20m monopole and associated works including fencing.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2023-12-13
View full details - - 9 Braehead Avenue Neilston East Renfrewshire G78 3EH
Erection of 6 feet high fence to side boundary of property (in retrospect)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2023-09-04
View full details - - Totnosh 103 Main Street Neilston East Renfrewshire G78 3NH
Change of use to shop with associated community facilities.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2023-08-03
View full details - - Scottish Water Waste Water Works Fereneze Road Neilston East Renfrewshire G78 3AG
Erection of Replacement Boundary Fencing and Access Gates.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2023-04-24
View full details - - Adjacent Of Crofthead Mill Lochlibo Road Neilston East Renfrewshire
Extension of existing car parking into adjacent land.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2023-04-12
View full details - - Adjacent West Of Ranga Lochlibo Road Neilston East Renfrewshire
Erection of two detached dwellings with car parking spaces and associated engineering works.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2022-12-12
View full details - - 8 Braehead Quadrant Neilston East Renfrewshire G78 3EL
Erection of fence to front
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2022-09-14
View full details - - 88 Main Street Neilston East Renfrewshire G78 3EA
Single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2022-09-06
View full details - - Broadlie Works Low Broadlie Road Neilston East Renfrewshire G78 3AB
Demolition of the existing factory buildings and erection of a replacement steel portal framed factory building.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2022-06-30
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A brief summary of Neilston in East Renfrewshire
Neilston is a village and parish located in East Renfrewshire, Scotland, nestled in the Levern Valley. Situated just two miles southwest of Barrhead and about 3.75 miles south of Paisley, it serves as a dormitory village for the Greater Glasgow conurbation, housing a population of over 5,000 residents. This strategic position makes Neilston a relevant area for planning applications, especially in residential and community development. The settlement has a population of approximately 5,170 (2016 estimate). It sits within the East Renfrewshire district.
Neilston covers an area of approximately 0.5 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Neilston a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Neilston 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 Neilston
In the last 24 months, 27 planning applications were submitted near Neilston. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 75 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 Neilston.
The average decision period of 75 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Neilston were full planning applications (21), amendments (3), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 78% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 25 smaller schemes were submitted.
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