Barrhead Masterplan Consent Area

Masterplan Consent Areas

Masterplan Consent Areas (MCAs) are a new way for local authorities to encourage high quality development in targeted places.

Introduced by the Planning (Scotland) Act 2019, Masterplan Consent Areas can grant upfront planning permission, roads construction consent, listed building consent and conservation area consent, removing the need for planning permission to be sought in certain circumstances.

This can be achieved by setting out clear conditions, limitations and expectations on what would be acceptable to East Renfrewshire Council (ERC) in MCA areas.

Masterplan Consent Areas do not mean that development is inevitable, only that certain types and standards of development would be acceptable in specific circumstances.

Why Barrhead?

Over the past 18 months, ERC has undertaken an extensive public consultation process, reaching over 3000 Barrhead residents, to develop a 2050 Vision and Masterplan for Barrhead, known as Brighter Barrhead.

The Brighter Barrhead Masterplan looks at the whole town, from the town centre to new development areas, including sites that could be better used. These cover streets, housing, parks, education, health, skills, and jobs. By bringing these together, the Masterplan seeks to guide and co-ordinate investment and development.

How to get involved

Come along to our public events to find out more, let us know what you think and shape the development of Barrhead. Planners from the Council and Kevin Murray Associates will be in attendance to explain, discuss and seek local views on the possible proposal at the following drop-in sessions:

Event 1: 19 February, from 12 to 2pm & 5 to 7 pm, at Barrhead Foundry, Main St

Event 2: 19 March, from 12 to 2pm & 5 to 7 pm, at Barrhead Foundry, Main St

Masterplan Consent Areas

Masterplan Consent Areas (MCAs) are a new way for local authorities to encourage high quality development in targeted places.

Introduced by the Planning (Scotland) Act 2019, Masterplan Consent Areas can grant upfront planning permission, roads construction consent, listed building consent and conservation area consent, removing the need for planning permission to be sought in certain circumstances.

This can be achieved by setting out clear conditions, limitations and expectations on what would be acceptable to East Renfrewshire Council (ERC) in MCA areas.

Masterplan Consent Areas do not mean that development is inevitable, only that certain types and standards of development would be acceptable in specific circumstances.

Why Barrhead?

Over the past 18 months, ERC has undertaken an extensive public consultation process, reaching over 3000 Barrhead residents, to develop a 2050 Vision and Masterplan for Barrhead, known as Brighter Barrhead.

The Brighter Barrhead Masterplan looks at the whole town, from the town centre to new development areas, including sites that could be better used. These cover streets, housing, parks, education, health, skills, and jobs. By bringing these together, the Masterplan seeks to guide and co-ordinate investment and development.

How to get involved

Come along to our public events to find out more, let us know what you think and shape the development of Barrhead. Planners from the Council and Kevin Murray Associates will be in attendance to explain, discuss and seek local views on the possible proposal at the following drop-in sessions:

Event 1: 19 February, from 12 to 2pm & 5 to 7 pm, at Barrhead Foundry, Main St

Event 2: 19 March, from 12 to 2pm & 5 to 7 pm, at Barrhead Foundry, Main St

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