Whitecraigs, East Renfrewshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Whitecraigs, East Renfrewshire.
East Renfrewshire · Scotland · settlement
About Whitecraigs
Newton Mearns, the largest settlement in East Renfrewshire, Scotland, is a suburban town located 7 miles southwest of Glasgow City Centre. Positioned at an elevation of 410 feet, it has a population of around 26,993 and encompasses areas including Whitecraigs, Kirkhill, Maidenhill, Westacres, Greenlaw, and Capelrig/Patterton. This diverse community offers a blend of residential and commercial opportunities, making it a key area for planning applications.
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Area Information
- Admin district: East Renfrewshire
- Parliamentary constituency: East Renfrewshire
- LSOA: Giffnock North and Thornliebank North - 02
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Whitecraigs.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Whitecraigs.
- 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 Whitecraigs based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
21 planning applications found near Whitecraigs.
- - 1 Deramore Avenue Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire G46 6SL
Alterations and extensions to front elevation; installation of access stairs on north facing elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 2 Davieland Road Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 7LA
Crown reduction of 3 lime trees to a maximum of 30% at rear; trimming of branches from 2 conifers overhanging into rear garden of 1 Treemain Road
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 33 Craignethan Road Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire G46 6SH
Certificate of lawfulness in respect of proposed installation of two windows at side at lower floor level
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 11 The Loaning Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire G46 6SE
Erection of elevated walkway at side
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - Firlands 2 Elphinstone Road Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire G46 6TE
Installation of replacement windows at front (prior notification)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 9 Craignethan Road Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire G46 6SQ
Re-roofing of dwellinghouse using slates
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - Wavrens 19 Elphinstone Road Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire G46 6TF
Removal of Beech tree at front (adjacent to side boundary)
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 1 Greenbank Avenue Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire G46 6SG
Removal of conifer tree at rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 132 Kilpatrick Gardens Clarkston East Renfrewshire G76 7RW
Erection of one and a half storey rear extension forming gable end with raising of ridge height
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - 14 Woodvale Avenue Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 6RQ
Erection of single storey side and rear extension following demolition of existing side and rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Flat A 8 Whitecraigs Court Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire G46 6SY
Alterations to existing window to form patio doors, with associated external terrace, to ground floor flatted dwelling.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - Teaghlach 24 Ayr Road Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 6RY
Erection of outbuilding/garden room following demolition of detached garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - 39 Broom Road Broom
Change of use from Class C3 Dwellinghouse to Class E(e) Provision of medical or health services and single storey side/rear extension & single storey link extension to 41 Broom Road
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Rotherham | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - 7 Redburn Avenue Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 6RH
Removal of dormer window from over existing side extension; erection of two storey detached garage with habitable accommodation on the upper floor following demolition of existing garage.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - 2 Treemain Road Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 7LE
Erection of enlarged porch at side; enlargement of dormer window at rear
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2025-08-08
View full details - - 8 Davieland Road Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 7LA
50% reduction in height of Cypress tree; 30% reduction of Dawn Redwood tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2025-08-01
View full details - - 2 Treemain Road Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 7LE
Lopping of 12 leylandii trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2025-02-21
View full details - - 11 The Loaning Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire G46 6SE
Erection of raised patio at front
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2024-12-11
View full details - - 31 Ailsa Drive Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 6RJ
Alterations to roof to form rear gable and proposed front dormer.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2024-01-31
View full details - - 31 Woodvale Avenue Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 6RG
Lopping of three large trees.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2023-04-26
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A brief summary of Whitecraigs in East Renfrewshire
Newton Mearns, the largest settlement in East Renfrewshire, Scotland, is a suburban town located 7 miles southwest of Glasgow City Centre. Positioned at an elevation of 410 feet, it has a population of around 26,993 and encompasses areas including Whitecraigs, Kirkhill, Maidenhill, Westacres, Greenlaw, and Capelrig/Patterton. This diverse community offers a blend of residential and commercial opportunities, making it a key area for planning applications.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Whitecraigs a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Whitecraigs 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 Whitecraigs
In the last 24 months, 49 planning applications were submitted near Whitecraigs. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 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 Whitecraigs.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Whitecraigs were full planning applications (31), tree works (13), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 63% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 48 smaller schemes were submitted.
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