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Inverclyde
Planning applications.
Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Inverclyde. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.
Collected application statistics
Collected records · All available dates2,554Searchable applications
92Recorded as pending
96%Approval rate · 2,298 approved or refused records
95Refused applications
2,203 approved · 95 refused · 132 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 8 Mar 2019 to 16 Sept 2026. Most recent record check: 28 Sept 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
Local planning information
Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026We haven’t verified direct planning guidance links for this authority yet. Use its official website in Council sources.
Conservation areas and Article 4 directions
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More application records
- Local Review Allowed24/0246/IC
Erection of dwellinghouse and domestic garage (planning permission in principle)
Valleyview House 396 Dougliehill Road Port Glasgow PA14 5XF
Received 14 Nov 2024 - Granted Subject To Conditions24/0247/IC
Proposed sub-division of dwelling into no.2 dwellings
84 Newark Street Greenock PA16 7TF
Received 18 Nov 2024 - Granted Subject To Conditions24/0248/IC
Proposed erection of decking (in retrospect)
7 Lyle Road Greenock PA16 7QT
Received 18 Nov 2024 - Granted Subject To Conditions24/0249/IC
Removal of detached garage, erection of single storey side extension and raised decking to the rear
34 Oxford Avenue Gourock PA19 1XU
Received 19 Nov 2024 - Granted Subject To Conditions24/0251/IC
Demolition of part of the shopping centre, installation of a new fa�ade and associated works.
Oak Mall - Hamilton Gate Hamilton Gate Greenock PA15 1JW
Received 19 Nov 2024 - Local Review Allowed24/0252/IC
Erection of tool hire unit with yard to rear; erection of two retail units (Class 1A) ; erection of a hot food takeaway (sui generis) with extraction system; formation of related access with servicing, parking and landscaping; and erection of boundary fence
Land At Southfield Avenue Port Glasgow PA14 6PW
Received 20 Nov 2024 - Granted Subject To Conditions24/0253/IC
Removal of existing conservatory and addition of single storey rear extension
9 Torr Avenue Quarriers Village PA11 3QZ
Received 28 Nov 2024 - Granted24/0035/TRE
Fell Poplar tree
37A Union Street Greenock PA16 8DN
Received 3 Dec 2024 - Granted Subject To Conditions24/0254/IC
Non- compliance with conditions nos. 9 & 10 of planning permission ref. IC/95/308 to permit Open Class 1A retailing from Unit 7 at Waterfront Retail Park.
Unit 7 9 Custom House Way Greenock PA15 1EG
Received 5 Dec 2024 - Granted Subject To Conditions24/0255/IC
Change of use of land to form an outdoor football training field and dog exercise field; including the erection of fencing, two shelters and formation of a car park
Kilmun Road Greenock
Received 6 Dec 2024 - Granted Subject To Conditions24/0256/IC
Replacement of existing conservatory roof. Variation to Planning Permission 23/0073/IC in terms of roof design and materials.
32 Tantallon Avenue Gourock PA19 1HA
Received 9 Dec 2024 - Application Refused24/0028/LB
Proposed installation of replacement white upvc windows
Flat 1 12 Newark Street Greenock PA16 7UH
Received 12 Dec 2024 - Granted24/0008/CA
Installation of non-illuminated wall mounted fascia sign on shopfront and installation of two non-illuminated signs on existing totem panel adjoining Kingston Roundabout
Gallagher Shopping Park 3 Glen Mill Way Port Glasgow PA14 5AU
Received 13 Dec 2024 - Granted Subject To Conditions24/0258/IC
Proposed change of use of existing bank to form function room off neighbouring public house
Bank Of Scotland 26 John Wood Street Port Glasgow PA14 5HU
Received 18 Dec 2024 - Granted24/0029/LB
Installation of new internal secondary glazing (reveal fixed)
12B Binnie Street Gourock PA19 1JS
Received 18 Dec 2024 - Granted Subject To Conditions24/0259/IC
Proposed first-floor extension to form rear facing gable elevation; formation of balcony on principal elevation at first-floor level; removal of existing conservatory; and construction of a single storey rear extension
11 Cloch Road Gourock PA19 1AB
Received 19 Dec 2024 - Granted Subject To Conditions24/0009/CA
Advertisement of the following types : Hoarding
Shop Carpetrite 203 Dalrymple Street Greenock PA15 1LD
Received 19 Dec 2024 - Granted24/0030/LB
Undertake minor alterations to improve toilet, tea bar and office provision on 2nd floor of existing office wing.All new works will match details and finishes wherever possible to those in same rooms affected by works, i.e. skirtings, door frame architraves, etc.
Offices 3 - 5 Wallace Place Greenock PA15 1LY
Received 20 Dec 2024 - Application Withdrawn24/0260/IC
Removal of front extension, erection of replacement garden room and garage and formation of gymnasium and home office
Nether Knockbuckle Hazelmere Road Kilmacolm PA13 4JW
Received 23 Dec 2024 - Application Withdrawn24/0031/LB
Removal of front extension, erection of replacement garden room and garage, formation of gymnasium and home office and minor internal changes (Listed Building Consent)
Nether Knockbuckle Hazelmere Road Kilmacolm PA13 4JW
Received 23 Dec 2024 - Local Review Refused24/0261/IC
Erection of dwellinghouse
Gap Site Adjacent Point Place Main Street Inverkip PA16 0AX
Received 24 Dec 2024 - Granted25/0001/TRE
Removal of one Sycamore tree in rear garden
86 Newark Street Greenock PA16 7TF
Received 6 Jan 2025 - Granted Subject To Conditions25/0002/IC
Alterations including conversion of attic to habitable accommodation and erection of outbuilding
80 Cardwell Road Gourock PA19 1UR
Received 8 Jan 2025 - Granted Subject To Conditions25/0003/IC
Erection of two storage units (Class 6) and formation of hardstanding to form associated parking area (partially in retrospect)
Land to east of KM Bodyworx Clune Brae Port Glasgow
Received 8 Jan 2025
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What these statistics cover
These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Inverclyde, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.
The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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