Updated 9 October 2026 · 75 new leads in the last 30 days
Construction Leads in East Renfrewshire
Track construction leads in East Renfrewshire from new planning applications across Newton Mearns, Giffnock, Barrhead and surrounding communities.
- New planning applications added frequently from East Renfrewshire Council
- Connect with homeowners at the early planning stage
- No shared enquiries or competitive bidding
Data sourced from East Renfrewshire Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
75
New Leads (30 Days)
£108,784
Average Project Value
16
High Value Projects
Over £100k
Extensions
Most Common Project
Construction Trends in East Renfrewshire
The Aurs Road upgrade between Barrhead and Newton Mearns, due to complete in spring 2026, is unlocking new residential development across Barrhead, including a first phase of 39 council homes and a further 66 homes planned for Commercial Road, brought forward earlier thanks to extra Scottish Government funding. In Newton Mearns, CCG is completing a development of cottage flats and bungalows by autumn 2026. The council's emerging Local Development Plan for 2027 to 2037 has identified four growth areas across the region: 660 new properties in Eaglesham, 455 in Busby, 550 in Clarkston, and 290 in Barrhead. Away from these schemes, Newton Mearns and Giffnock keep a strong stock of substantial detached housing, generating higher-spec extension and refurbishment work.
Project Type Breakdown
Here's a breakdown of the most common types of construction projects in East Renfrewshire over the past 30 days.
In East Renfrewshire, Extensions are the most common project type, appearing in 65 of the 75 leads tracked in the last 30 days, with Loft Conversions also showing consistent demand alongside Garden Rooms. Projects can fall into more than one category, so these figures don't need to add up to the total.
Most Active Architects and Planning Consultants in East Renfrewshire
The architects and planning consultants submitting the most construction-related applications in East Renfrewshire, based on recent planning records.
- 1inkdesign architecture Ltd
- 2Bach Design
- 3STEWART DRAWING SERVICES
- 4MacDonald Architecture Ltd
- 5A-Cubed Design Ltd
- 6dam architects south
- 7Rizzo Architecture
- 8Angus Design Associates
- 9CAF Designs LTD
- 10The Home Architect
Project Value Insights
Understanding typical project values in East Renfrewshire helps you prioritise the most profitable leads and manage your workload effectively. These ranges are a general guide to the scale of work involved. Individual project costs vary by design, specification, and site conditions.
- £25k-£50kSmall extensions, porches, and internal alterations
- £50k-£100kRear extensions and loft conversions
- £100k-£250kLarge extensions and full property refurbishments
- £250k+New builds and high-end residential projects
Higher-value projects are especially common in Newton Mearns and Giffnock, where larger detached properties support more extensive renovation budgets.
Recent Planning Applications in East Renfrewshire
Extensions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear Extension | Clarkston | £100k–£250k | Erection of one and a half storey rear extension with gable end and dormer window. | Approved |
| Side Extension | 12 Alexander Avenue Eaglesham East Renfrewshire G76 0JG | £50k–£100k | Change of use of part of a one and a half storey side extension to short term lets. | Pending |
| Wrap-Around Extension | 109 Craighlaw Avenue Eaglesham East Renfrewshire G76 0EX | £50k–£100k | Erection of single storey side and rear extension with raised patio at rear. | Pending |
| Rear Extension | 18 St Catherines Road Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 6JN | £50k–£100k | Installation of dormer windows at front and rear. | Pending |
| Rear Extension | Deramore Lodge Craignethan Road Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire G46 6SQ | £25k–£50k | Extension and alterations to existing detached garage at rear to form sunroom. | Approved |
Rear Extension
Clarkston
Erection of one and a half storey rear extension with gable end and dormer window.
Side Extension
12 Alexander Avenue Eaglesham East Renfrewshire G76 0JG
Change of use of part of a one and a half storey side extension to short term lets.
Wrap-Around Extension
109 Craighlaw Avenue Eaglesham East Renfrewshire G76 0EX
Erection of single storey side and rear extension with raised patio at rear.
Rear Extension
18 St Catherines Road Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 6JN
Installation of dormer windows at front and rear.
Rear Extension
Deramore Lodge Craignethan Road Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire G46 6SQ
Extension and alterations to existing detached garage at rear to form sunroom.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | 17 Station Road Busby East Renfrewshire G76 8HZ | £100k–£250k | Install front dormer and erect one-and-a-half-storey rear extension with dormers to both sides. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | 128 Mearns Road Clarkston East Renfrewshire G76 7UP | £50k–£100k | Erection of a one-and-a-half-storey rear extension with a side dormer window. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | Glasgow | £50k–£100k | Installation of front rooflights and a rear dormer (loft/roof alteration). | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | Newton Mearns | £50k–£100k | Installation of dormer windows to front and rear (loft alteration). | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | 40 Gordon Road Netherlee East Renfrewshire G44 3TW | £50k–£100k | Installation of dormer windows within the front, side and rear roof planes of the dwellinghouse. | Pending |
Loft Conversion
17 Station Road Busby East Renfrewshire G76 8HZ
Install front dormer and erect one-and-a-half-storey rear extension with dormers to both sides.
Loft Conversion
128 Mearns Road Clarkston East Renfrewshire G76 7UP
Erection of a one-and-a-half-storey rear extension with a side dormer window.
Loft Conversion
Glasgow
Installation of front rooflights and a rear dormer (loft/roof alteration).
Loft Conversion
Newton Mearns
Installation of dormer windows to front and rear (loft alteration).
Loft Conversion
40 Gordon Road Netherlee East Renfrewshire G44 3TW
Installation of dormer windows within the front, side and rear roof planes of the dwellinghouse.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Build | Barrhead | £250k–£1m | Sub-division of house plot and erection of a two storey detached house at the rear. | Pending |
| Garden Room | 38 Cheviot Drive Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire G77 5AS | £25k–£50k | Erection of outbuilding/garden room at rear and retaining walls in association with re-profiling rear garden. | Pending |
| New Build | Adjacent To The South Of 30 Broompark Drive Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire | £250k–£1m | Erection of 5 dwellinghouses with access and associated works. | Withdrawn |
| Garden Room | 4 Rhyolite Place Barrhead East Renfrewshire G78 2GA | £25k–£50k | Erection of a garden room/outbuilding with store at the rear of the garden. | Approved |
| New Build | Land Between 6 And 8 And 18 Blackburn Square Barrhead East Renfrewshire G78 2NF | Erection of a three-storey block comprising seven flats with associated front parking. | Pending |
New Build
Barrhead
Sub-division of house plot and erection of a two storey detached house at the rear.
Garden Room
38 Cheviot Drive Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire G77 5AS
Erection of outbuilding/garden room at rear and retaining walls in association with re-profiling rear garden.
New Build
Adjacent To The South Of 30 Broompark Drive Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire
Erection of 5 dwellinghouses with access and associated works.
Garden Room
4 Rhyolite Place Barrhead East Renfrewshire G78 2GA
Erection of a garden room/outbuilding with store at the rear of the garden.
New Build
Land Between 6 And 8 And 18 Blackburn Square Barrhead East Renfrewshire G78 2NF
Erection of a three-storey block comprising seven flats with associated front parking.
Data sourced from East Renfrewshire Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
Featured Projects
A snapshot of recent construction opportunities across East Renfrewshire.
Erection of one and a half storey rear extension forming gable end; installation of dormer window at front and raising of ridge height.
£100k–£250kClarkston
Erection of one and a half storey rear extension with gable end and dormer window.
Change of use of one and a half storey side extension to short term lets
£50k–£100k12 Alexander Avenue Eaglesham East Renfrewshire G76 0JG
Change of use of part of a one and a half storey side extension to short term lets.
Sub-division of house plot and erection of two storey detached house at rear
£250k–£1mBarrhead
Sub-division of house plot and erection of a two storey detached house at the rear.
Erection of single storey side and rear extension with raised patio at rear
£50k–£100k109 Craighlaw Avenue Eaglesham East Renfrewshire G76 0EX
Erection of single storey side and rear extension with raised patio at rear.
Examples of projects at an early stage before wider competition builds.
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Get Access NowPlanning Application Status in East Renfrewshire
8%
Approved
92%
Pending
0%
Refused
In East Renfrewshire, 8% of planning applications are approved, 92% are still pending, and 0% are refused. Pending applications can give builders an opportunity to make contact while projects are still at an early stage.
Reaching out while applications are still active helps you get ahead of the pack.
Based on planning applications submitted over the last 30 days.
Planning Approval Times in East Renfrewshire
Among applications tracked by BuildAlert in East Renfrewshire, the median time from submission to decision is 5 weeks. Smaller projects like extensions tend to be approved more quickly, while larger developments can take longer.
Based on approved applications with recorded decision dates over the last 3 months.
Domestic vs Commercial Projects in East Renfrewshire
In East Renfrewshire, the vast majority (93%) of planning applications are domestic projects such as extensions and loft conversions. Commercial developments make up a smaller portion but can offer higher-value opportunities for larger contractors.
Demand for Building Work in East Renfrewshire
The Aurs Road corridor and the four growth areas identified in the emerging Local Development Plan are set to bring sustained new-build activity to Barrhead, Newton Mearns, Eaglesham, Busby, and Clarkston over the coming decade. Away from these growth areas, Newton Mearns and Giffnock's substantial detached housing supports some of the region's highest-spec extension and refurbishment work, reflecting strong household budgets.
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