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Planning applications near Giffnock
879 applications in the last 12 months within 5 km. Data aggregated from the local planning authority by planit.org.uk.
Last 30 days
45
Last 12 months
879
Pending
291
Approved
525
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- PendingCrown lift and reduce canopy of Copper Beech (T1); Remove dead Scots Pine (T2); Crown lift trees T3 to T6; crown lift Lime (T7); reduce Laurel tree by 50% (T8); Reduce Cherry tree (T9); pollard Cherry tree (T10); reduce four conifers by 50% (T11); remove dead Horse Chestnut (T12); remove overhnaging branches from mixed trees (T13); crown lift and remove overhanging branches from Cherry tree (T14); remove dead Larch tree (T15); remove epicormic growth and crown lift Lime trees (T16 to T18)Crookfur House Crookfur Road Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire G77 6JYReceived 26 Oct 2026Trees2026/0631/TPO4 km from centreEast Renfrewshire council
- PendingErection of two storey side extension and front porch; construction of monopitch roof over existing rear extension12 Sunnybank Grove Clarkston East Renfrewshire G76 7SUReceived 22 Oct 2026Full2026/0627/TP2.44 km from centreEast Renfrewshire council
- PendingErection of gates at driveway17 St Catherines Road Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 6JNReceived 20 Oct 2026Full2026/0625/TP0.5 km from centreEast Renfrewshire council
- PendingErection of single storey extension to rear of dwellinghouse.2 Calderwood Road Glasgow G43 2RPReceived 20 Oct 2026Full26/02315/FUL1.29 km from centreGlasgow council
- PendingRemoval of conservatory and erection of sunroom extension.66 Langside Drive Glasgow G43 2STReceived 18 Oct 2026Full26/02280/FUL1.2 km from centreGlasgow council
- PendingErection of single storey extension to side of dwellinghouse.2 Picketlaw Drive Glasgow G76 9AAReceived 18 Oct 2026Full26/02281/FUL3.85 km from centreGlasgow council
- PendingTrimming of dead wood from Scots Pine and branches overhanging lane at rear4 Broomfield Avenue Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire G77 5HRReceived 15 Oct 2026Trees2026/0620/TPO3.93 km from centreEast Renfrewshire council
- PendingChange of use of part of dwellinghouse (comprising extension at side and adjacent lounge in dwellinghouse) to short term lets (in retrospect)48 Castleton Drive Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire G77 5LEReceived 15 Oct 2026Full2026/0621/TP4.33 km from centreEast Renfrewshire council
- PendingUse of dwelling as short-term let (retrospective).316 Calder Street Glasgow G42 7NHReceived 15 Oct 2026Full26/02272/FUL4.1 km from centreGlasgow council
- PendingErection of garden room, works to boundary wall and replacement fence (retrospective).34A St Ronans Drive Glasgow G41 3SQReceived 15 Oct 2026Full26/02276/FUL2.67 km from centreGlasgow council
- PendingErection of canopy along rear elevation of dwellinghouse15 Mearnscroft Gardens Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire G77 5QGReceived 14 Oct 2026Full2026/0619/TP4.68 km from centreEast Renfrewshire council
- PendingErection of raised decking at rear following demolition of porch112 Hillview Drive Clarkston East Renfrewshire G76 7LBReceived 13 Oct 2026Full2026/0613/TP2.17 km from centreEast Renfrewshire council
- PendingInstallation of front, side and rear dormer windows40 Gordon Road Netherlee East Renfrewshire G44 3TWReceived 13 Oct 2026Full2026/0614/TP1.04 km from centreEast Renfrewshire council
- PendingCertificate of lawfulness in respect of existing outbuilding being used as ancillary residential accommodation since 2019Waterside House 1 Cartview Court Busby East Renfrewshire G76 8EWReceived 13 Oct 2026Amendment2026/0615/CLU3.07 km from centreEast Renfrewshire council
- ApprovedFelling of a conifer tree (notification of treeworks)21 Arthurlie Drive Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 6URReceived 13 Oct 2026Decided 26 Oct 2026Trees2026/0616/TPO0.81 km from centreEast Renfrewshire council
- Approved with conditionsPruning of conifer and broadleaf trees in garden18 Kinloch Road Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire G77 6LXReceived 13 Oct 2026Decided 14 Oct 2026Trees2026/0617/TPO3.82 km from centreEast Renfrewshire council
- PendingErection of single-storey rear extension41 Watt Low Avenue Rutherglen G73 2TFReceived 13 Oct 2026FullP/26/13194.82 km from centreSouth Lanarkshire council
- PendingErection of single storey rear extension656 Clarkston Road Netherlee East Renfrewshire G44 3YSReceived 12 Oct 2026Full2026/0612/TP1.42 km from centreEast Renfrewshire council
- PendingErection of single storey extension to side of dwellinghouse21 Tavistock Drive Glasgow G43 2SJReceived 12 Oct 2026Full26/02249/FUL1.05 km from centreGlasgow council
- PendingFell three Alder treesLand Adjaecnt To 2 Birnam Place Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire G77 5UEReceived 11 Oct 2026Trees2026/0609/TPO3.67 km from centreEast Renfrewshire council
- PendingErection of single storey front extension; enlargement of driveway and erection of car port at front4 Capelrig Lane Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire G77 6XZReceived 11 Oct 2026Full2026/0611/TP3.72 km from centreEast Renfrewshire council
- PendingErection of two storey extension to side of dwellinghouse.48 Kingslynn Drive Glasgow G44 4JAReceived 11 Oct 2026Full26/02233/FUL3.64 km from centreGlasgow council
- PendingInstallation of hipped roofs over eixsting front and rear dormer windows; installation of dormer window at side4 Mansefield Crescent Clarkston East Renfrewshire G76 7EBReceived 08 Oct 2026Full2026/0606/TP2.52 km from centreEast Renfrewshire council
- PendingInstallation of French doors to rear of flatted dwelling, construction of two raised decks and 1.8m screening fence42 Avonbank Road Rutherglen G73 2PAReceived 08 Oct 2026FullP/26/12984.89 km from centreSouth Lanarkshire council
- PendingErection of outbuilding to rear and formation of French doors to rear of dwellinghouse5 Aylmer Road Glasgow G43 2JNReceived 07 Oct 2026Full26/02210/FUL1.93 km from centreGlasgow council
- PendingErection of single storey extension to rear of dwellinghouse.161 Terregles Avenue Glasgow G41 4RTReceived 07 Oct 2026Full26/02211/FUL3.41 km from centreGlasgow council
- PendingInstallation of side dormer window76 Broomfield Avenue Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire G77 5JPReceived 06 Oct 2026Full2026/0601/TP4.31 km from centreEast Renfrewshire council
- PendingErection of single storey rear extension.152 Eastwoodmains Road Clarkston East Renfrewshire G76 7HFReceived 06 Oct 2026Full2026/0602/TP1.61 km from centreEast Renfrewshire council
- PendingFormation of patio doors to rear of dwellinghouse.185 Terregles Avenue Glasgow G41 4RSReceived 06 Oct 2026Outline26/02196/PLU3.49 km from centreGlasgow council
- PendingErection of single storey extension to rear of dwellinghouse and external alterations77 Merrylee Road Glasgow G43 2QYReceived 06 Oct 2026Full26/02199/FUL1.49 km from centreGlasgow council
- PendingErection of single storey rear extension and raised rear decking48 Merrycrest Avenue Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 6BJReceived 05 Oct 2026Full2026/0598/TP0.6 km from centreEast Renfrewshire council
- PendingErection of single storey side extension; installation of air source heat pump at front of extension1 Morar Place Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire G77 6UAReceived 04 Oct 2026Full2026/0589/TP3.33 km from centreEast Renfrewshire council
- PendingExtension of extension at rear incorporating basement level14 Berryhill Drive Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 7ASReceived 04 Oct 2026Full2026/0590/TP0.8 km from centreEast Renfrewshire council
- PendingErection of single storey side and rear extension and formation of raised decking at rear.43 Williamwood Drive Netherlee East Renfrewshire G44 3TQReceived 04 Oct 2026Full2026/0594/TP1.11 km from centreEast Renfrewshire council
- PendingErection of single storey rear extension and front porch.4 Moorcroft Road Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire G77 5AWReceived 04 Oct 2026Full2026/0595/TP4.97 km from centreEast Renfrewshire council
- PendingInstallation of dormer window at side23 Etive Drive Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 6PNReceived 04 Oct 2026Full2026/0596/TP1.2 km from centreEast Renfrewshire council
- PendingErection of single storey extension to side of dwellinghouse15 Woodholm Avenue Glasgow G44 5SQReceived 04 Oct 2026Full26/02158/FUL3.15 km from centreGlasgow council
- PendingExternal alterations to listed building including installation of boiler flue and associated gas pipe works.Flat 2/5 61 Glenapp Street Glasgow G41 2NQReceived 04 Oct 2026Full26/02167/FUL4.21 km from centreGlasgow council
- PendingErection of single storey extension to rear and formation of driveway to front of dwellinghouse3 Fetlar Drive Glasgow G44 5BJReceived 04 Oct 2026Full26/02169/FUL2.89 km from centreGlasgow council
- PendingErection of single storey side extension36 Nethercliffe Avenue Netherlee East Renfrewshire G44 3ULReceived 01 Oct 2026Full2026/0585/TP1.85 km from centreEast Renfrewshire council
- PendingRemoval of 2 trees to side of property283 Mearns Road Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire G77 5LTReceived 01 Oct 2026Trees2026/0587/TPO4.18 km from centreEast Renfrewshire council
- PendingErection of garden outbuilding to side of dwellinghouse.14 Northwood Wynd Glasgow G43 1DLReceived 01 Oct 2026Full26/02155/FUL2.93 km from centreGlasgow council
- PendingErection of two storey rear extension with raised patio at rear; erection of single storey store extension at side; widening of driveway and erection of gate posts and fence panels (amendment to planning permission 2025/0629/TP to re-roof dwellinghouse using concrete tiles and use concrete tiles on two storey extension instead of clay tiles)Ardsheal 23 Burnside Road Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire G46 6TTReceived 30 Sept 2026Full2026/0583/TP2.54 km from centreEast Renfrewshire council
- PendingDisplay of various illuminated and non-illuminated signage860 Kennishead Road Glasgow G53 7RAReceived 30 Sept 2026Advertising26/02137/ADV3.4 km from centreGlasgow council
- PendingErection of single storey extension to rear of dwellinghouse11 Ravenswood Drive Glasgow G41 3QRReceived 30 Sept 2026Full26/02141/FUL2.66 km from centreGlasgow council
- PendingErection of outbuilding at rear incorporating garage. workshop, gym and en-suite in place of existing garage16 Keith Avenue Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 6LGReceived 29 Sept 2026Full2026/0581/TP0.38 km from centreEast Renfrewshire council
- PendingErection of single of single storey extension to rear, installation of windows and rooflight, replacement of windows, and associated works.34 Sherbrooke Drive Glasgow G41 5AAReceived 29 Sept 2026Full26/02125/FUL4.29 km from centreGlasgow council
- PendingErection of single storey extension to an existing outbuilding to form habitable accommodation3 Orchard Drive Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 7NRReceived 28 Sept 2026Full2026/0567/TP0.32 km from centreEast Renfrewshire council
- PendingErection of single storey rear extension8 Barrland Drive Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 7QDReceived 28 Sept 2026Full2026/0568/TP0.28 km from centreEast Renfrewshire council
- PendingErection of upper floor extension at side and rear49 Kirkdene Avenue Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire G77 5SAReceived 28 Sept 2026Full2026/0571/TP3.17 km from centreEast Renfrewshire council
- PendingErection of single storey side extension12 Leewood Drive Netherlee East Renfrewshire G44 3UGReceived 28 Sept 2026Full2026/0575/TP1.79 km from centreEast Renfrewshire council
- PendingInstallation of replacement windowsFlat 2/1 264 Darnley Street Glasgow G41 2JAReceived 28 Sept 2026Heritage26/02101/LBA3.83 km from centreGlasgow council
- PendingErection of single storey extension to front, side and rear of dwellinghouse35 Mulben Terrace Glasgow G53 7LFReceived 28 Sept 2026Full26/02106/FUL4.87 km from centreGlasgow council
- PendingExternal alterations to garden of listed building (retrospective)40 Newlands Road Glasgow G43 2JDReceived 28 Sept 2026Heritage26/02117/LBA1.68 km from centreGlasgow council
- PendingLandscaping works and removal of trees to garden of listed building (retrospective)40 Newlands Road Glasgow G43 2JDReceived 28 Sept 2026Full26/02118/FUL1.68 km from centreGlasgow council
- PendingUse of land for outdoor seating area for coffee shop (Class 3) (retrospective)120 Grange Road Glasgow G42 9LFReceived 23 Sept 2026Full26/02088/FUL3.03 km from centreGlasgow council
- PendingAlterations to outbuilding to form ancillary habitable accommodation.20 Madison Avenue Glasgow G44 5AQReceived 23 Sept 2026Outline26/02090/PLU2.74 km from centreGlasgow council
- PendingInstallation of roller shutters to existing shop unit (retrospective).214 Albert Drive Glasgow G41 2NJReceived 23 Sept 2026Full26/02096/FUL4.21 km from centreGlasgow council
- PendingUse of vacant shop (Class 1A) as hot food takeaway (Sui Generis) with erection of flue to rear295 Maxwell Road Glasgow G41 1TDReceived 23 Sept 2026Full26/02098/FUL4.38 km from centreGlasgow council
- PendingInstallation of parcel lockers (in retrospect)Woodfarm Education Centre 1 Burns Grove Thornliebank East Renfrewshire G46 7HFReceived 22 Sept 2026Full2026/0563/TP1.19 km from centreEast Renfrewshire council
- PendingErection of single storey side and rear extension; enlargement of driveway35 Woodbank Crescent Clarkston East Renfrewshire G76 7DSReceived 22 Sept 2026Full2026/0565/TP2.59 km from centreEast Renfrewshire council
- PendingErection of single storey extension to rear and dormer window to front of dwellinghouse32 Busby Road Glasgow G76 9BNReceived 22 Sept 2026Full26/02072/FUL3.86 km from centreGlasgow council
- PendingUse of storeroom (Class 6) as 1No. flatted dwelling (Sui Generis) with associated external alterations106A Albert Road Glasgow G42 8DRReceived 22 Sept 2026Full26/02075/FUL3.7 km from centreGlasgow council
- Approved with conditionsCrown lifting, crown reduction and reduction of overhnaging branches of Beech tree; removal of Alder tree; crown reduction and pruning of conifer50 Eaglesham Road Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire G77 5BUReceived 21 Sept 2026Decided 15 Oct 2026Trees2026/0562/TPO4.73 km from centreEast Renfrewshire council
- PendingInstallation of front and rear dormer windows24 Briarlea Drive Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 6DSReceived 20 Sept 2026Full2026/0556/TP0.63 km from centreEast Renfrewshire council
- ApprovedCrown lift two Lime trees at front; remove Yew tree at front; reduce height of two Lime trees at rear (Notification of Treeworks)277 Fenwick Road Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 6JXReceived 20 Sept 2026Decided 28 Oct 2026Trees2026/0557/TPO0.6 km from centreEast Renfrewshire council
- PendingErection of two storey rear extension60 Broom Road East Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire G77 5SRReceived 20 Sept 2026Full2026/0558/TP3.49 km from centreEast Renfrewshire council
- PendingErection of single-storey rear extension with solar panels and raised patio; installation of dormer windows to front, side and rear roof planes; and erection of garage with solar panels.8 Melford Avenue Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 6NAReceived 17 Sept 2026Full2026/0549/TP0.74 km from centreEast Renfrewshire council
- PendingErection of attached garage at side67 Nethercliffe Avenue Netherlee East Renfrewshire G44 3UJReceived 17 Sept 2026Full2026/0551/TP1.96 km from centreEast Renfrewshire council
- PendingInstallation of dormer windows at front and rear37 Merryvale Avenue Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 6DDReceived 17 Sept 2026Full2026/0553/TP0.72 km from centreEast Renfrewshire council
- ApprovedExtension to existing industrial unit and erection of boundary fence - Discharge of Conditions 01, 02, 03, 04 and 05 of planning permission 25/00758/FUL.137 Shawbridge Street Glasgow G43 1QQReceived 17 Sept 2026Decided 12 Oct 2026Conditions25/00758/DOC011.88 km from centreGlasgow council
- PendingFormation of dormer window to side of dwellinghouse.8 Cheviot Road Glasgow G43 2ANReceived 17 Sept 2026Full26/02044/FUL1.02 km from centreGlasgow council
- PendingErection of single storey rear extension.45 Tulip Drive Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire G77 6FTReceived 16 Sept 2026Full2026/0544/TP3.71 km from centreEast Renfrewshire council
- ApprovedCertificate of lawfulness in respect of proposed installation of dormer window at rear; removal of two windows on rear elevation at upper floor level; removal of juliet balcony and french doors on front elevation with installation of windows in their place; internal alterations to convert attic to bedroom, dressing room and store with installation of staircase between first floor and attic floor levels; internal alterations at first floor level to form dressing room2 Roddinghead Road Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire G46 6TWReceived 16 Sept 2026Decided 04 Oct 2026Amendment2026/0545/CLU2.8 km from centreEast Renfrewshire council
- PendingInstallation of dormer window at front; installation of external air conditioning compressor unit on rear elevation at ground level.2 Roddinghead Road Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire G46 6TWReceived 16 Sept 2026Full2026/0546/TP2.8 km from centreEast Renfrewshire council
- PendingErection of single storey rear extension; installation of enlarged dormer window at front; installation of dormer window at rear288 Mearns Road Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire G77 5LYReceived 16 Sept 2026Full2026/0547/TP3.89 km from centreEast Renfrewshire council
- PendingErection of single storey extension and raised patio to rear of dwellinghouse.32 Clarkston Avenue Glasgow G44 3LUReceived 16 Sept 2026Full26/02032/FUL1.66 km from centreGlasgow council
- PendingInstallation of 2no. of drainage branches to side of dwellinghouse.54 Aytoun Road Glasgow G41 5HEReceived 16 Sept 2026Full26/02034/FUL4.2 km from centreGlasgow council
- PendingErection of single and double storey extension to dwellinghouse.21 Bruce Road Glasgow G41 5EEReceived 16 Sept 2026Full26/02039/FUL4.29 km from centreGlasgow council
- PendingCertificate of lawfulness in respect of proposed formation of 2 rooflights and enlargement of 1 rooflight.15 Merrycroft Avenue Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 6DAReceived 15 Sept 2026Amendment2026/0536/CLU0.61 km from centreEast Renfrewshire council
- PendingErection of building to house rehearsal/performance space, IT laboratories and classroom; formation of car-parking and landscaping; and associated external worksRiverside Recording Studios 28 Field Road Busby East Renfrewshire G76 8SEReceived 15 Sept 2026Full2026/0538/TP3.52 km from centreEast Renfrewshire council
- Approved with conditionsErection of single storey rear extension6 Fereneze Avenue Clarkston East Renfrewshire G76 7RZReceived 15 Sept 2026Decided 22 Oct 2026Full2026/0540/TP2.01 km from centreEast Renfrewshire council
- PendingFelling of beech tree (Notification of Treeworks)6 Montgomery Drive Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 6PYReceived 15 Sept 2026Trees2026/0541/TPO0.95 km from centreEast Renfrewshire council
- PendingErection of two storey side extension and front porch50 The Oval Clarkston East Renfrewshire G76 8LZReceived 14 Sept 2026Full2026/0532/TP1.95 km from centreEast Renfrewshire council
- Approved with conditionsInstallation of access ramp along side and rear elevation of dwellinghouse5 Craigton Drive Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire G77 6RQReceived 14 Sept 2026Decided 08 Oct 2026Full2026/0533/TP4.25 km from centreEast Renfrewshire council
- ApprovedReduction of branches from Poplar tree at rear1 Strathview Park Netherlee East Renfrewshire G44 3LAReceived 14 Sept 2026Decided 16 Sept 2026Trees2026/0534/TPO1.33 km from centreEast Renfrewshire council
- PendingExternal alterations, with erection of extension to rear.311 Calder Street Glasgow G42 7NQReceived 14 Sept 2026Full26/02015/FUL4.12 km from centreGlasgow council
- PendingExternal alterations, with erection of extension to rear.311 Calder Street Glasgow G42 7NQReceived 14 Sept 2026Heritage26/02016/LBA4.12 km from centreGlasgow council
- PendingErection of 1No. self service laundry kiosk and 1No. watch repair kioskTesco 751 Barrhead Road Glasgow G53 6AGReceived 14 Sept 2026Full26/02017/FUL3.5 km from centreGlasgow council
- PendingDisplay of various illuminated and non-illuminated signageTesco 751 Barrhead Road Glasgow G53 6AGReceived 14 Sept 2026Advertising26/02018/ADV3.5 km from centreGlasgow council
- PendingErection of single storey rear extension and link corridor to the garage (in retrospect)22 Torridon Gardens Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire G77 5NQReceived 13 Sept 2026Full2026/0528/TP3.55 km from centreEast Renfrewshire council
- ApprovedFelling of a Lime tree (tag no. T5410) and a Scots Pine tree (tag no. T5425); removal of epicormic growth from 17 Lime trees (tag nos. T5401, T5402, T5403, T5405, T5445, T5473, T5476, T5477, T5478, T5480, T5481, T5482, T5491, T5492, T5494, T5495 and T5498); pruning of a Beech tree (tag no. T5467) and a Horse Chestnut tree (tag no. T5471); reduction of Goat Willow (tree group G2)Williamwood House Care Home 34 Strathtay Avenue Netherlee East Renfrewshire G44 3YAReceived 13 Sept 2026Decided 16 Sept 2026Trees2026/0530/TPO1.37 km from centreEast Renfrewshire council
- PendingErection of single storey extension and retaining walls to rear of dwellinghouse.40 Riverside Road Glasgow G43 2EFReceived 13 Sept 2026Full26/02012/FUL1.94 km from centreGlasgow council
- PendingChange of use of office (class 4) to coffee shop (class 3) with external alterations to windows and doors53 Burnfield Road Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 7PYReceived 10 Sept 2026Full2026/0521/TP0.43 km from centreEast Renfrewshire council
- PendingInstallation of dormer windows at front and rear; erection of single storey rear extension15 Thornlea Drive Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 6BZReceived 10 Sept 2026Full2026/0522/TP0.56 km from centreEast Renfrewshire council
- PendingErection of outbuilding for use as ancillary accommodation in garden ground of dwellinghouse.48 Kylerhea Road Glasgow G46 8ABReceived 10 Sept 2026Full26/01990/FUL2.52 km from centreGlasgow council
- PendingInternal and external alterations associated with change of use to flatted dwellings.86 Craigie Street GlasgowReceived 10 Sept 2026Heritage26/01994/LBA3.73 km from centreGlasgow council
- PendingDisplay of paper and paste advertisement hoardingSite Formerly Known As 1 Corkerhill Place GlasgowReceived 10 Sept 2026Advertising26/01997/ADV4.33 km from centreGlasgow council
- PendingErection of two and a half storey side extension with basement, front porch and raised decking.1 Crosslees Park Thornliebank East Renfrewshire G46 7DXReceived 09 Sept 2026Full2026/0518/TP1.38 km from centreEast Renfrewshire council
- ApprovedInstallation of 10 replacement windows at front (prior notification)19 Norwood Drive Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 7LSReceived 09 Sept 2026Decided 08 Oct 2026Outline2026/0519/PN1.51 km from centreEast Renfrewshire council
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