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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2,203 approved · 95 refused · 132 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.
Source: Historic Environment Scotland. Contains Historic Environment Scotland and Ordnance Survey data © Historic Environment Scotland – Scottish Charity No. SC045925 © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is indicative and may not contain the latest designations.
More application records
- Granted Subject To Conditions24/0166/IC
Installation of replacement windows to front, side and rear
1 Jardine Terrace Greenock PA16 8BP
Received 29 Jul 2024 - Granted Subject To Conditions24/0167/IC
Proposed extension and raised patio to rear of detached dwelling (renewal of planning permission 21/0151/IC)
11 Millburn Drive Kilmacolm PA13 4JF
Received 29 Jul 2024 - Application Withdrawn24/0002/CC
Partial demolition of boundary wall in association with formation of driveway (conservation area consent)
1 Station Road Inverkip PA16 0AY
Received 30 Jul 2024 - Granted Subject To Conditions24/0168/IC
Installation of air source heat pump
Flat 1 20 Ardgowan Street Greenock PA16 8EH
Received 30 Jul 2024 - Granted Subject To Conditions24/0169/IC
Erection of storage building
Builders Merchant 150 Lynedoch Street Greenock PA15 4AJ
Received 1 Aug 2024 - Granted Subject To Conditions24/0172/IC
Proposed installation of French Doors at rear in place of windows
Flat Ground-2 35 Ardgowan Street Greenock PA16 8EG
Received 5 Aug 2024 - Granted Subject To Conditions24/0173/IC
Change of use of flat to short term lets
17 Millburn Court Inverkip PA16 0EZ
Received 7 Aug 2024 - Granted24/0005/PA
Install a replacement handrail on the north elevation, steel work repairs and strengthening, masonry repairs and painting to railway bridge
Under Bridge At Sinclair Street Greenock
Received 7 Aug 2024 - Granted24/0006/PA
Installation of replacement windows at front (prior approval)
Flat 1-1 40 Brougham Street Greenock PA16 8AH
Received 9 Aug 2024 - Granted Subject To Conditions24/0174/IC
Amendment to previous planning permission 22/0242/IC relating to conversion of two flatted properties to form one dwellinghouse to: reclad existing extension; refurbish existing garden building with new cladding, windows and doors; and install two air source heat pumps with fenced enclosure to the rear of existing extension.
55 Esplanade Greenock PA16 7SD
Received 12 Aug 2024 - Granted Subject To Conditions24/0175/IC
Installation of doors in place of window in dormer window at the rear with installation of juliet balcony; installation of doors with steps on rear elevation of garage
46A Margaret Street Greenock PA16 8EB
Received 13 Aug 2024 - Granted Subject To Conditions24/0176/IC
Single storey side extension
5 Denholm Street Greenock PA16 8RH
Received 14 Aug 2024 - Granted Subject To Conditions24/0177/IC
Erection of marina building comprising office space, changing facilities, meeting rooms and plant room and erection of one retail unit and one food and drink sales unit.
James Watt Dock Marina Office James Watt Garvel Dock Complex East Hamilton Street Greenock PA15 2UA
Received 15 Aug 2024 - Application Refused24/0178/IC
Installation of outbuilding (in retrospect)
6 Gateside Grove Greenock PA16 7DF
Received 15 Aug 2024 - Granted Subject To Conditions24/0026/TRE
Reduction in height of Douglas Fir (569) at rear by 33%; crown reduction of Sycamore (572) tree at rear
11 Brodick Drive Gourock PA19 1AF
Received 16 Aug 2024 - Granted Subject To Conditions24/0179/IC
Change of use from office to flat
1A Mearns Street Greenock PA15 4PP
Received 19 Aug 2024 - Granted Subject To Conditions24/0180/IC
Installation of replacement windows at front at ground and first floor levels; installation of replacement front door
11 Ashton Road Gourock PA19 1BY
Received 19 Aug 2024 - Granted Subject To Conditions24/0181/IC
Erection of security fence at front, side and rear; siting of containerised storage unit at rear
CRAIGEND RESOURCE CENTRE Mcleod Street Greenock PA15 2HD
Received 21 Aug 2024 - Granted Subject To Conditions24/0004/CA
Display of wall mounted digital advertisement panel
Greenock Celtic Supporters Club 14 Laird Street Greenock PA15 1LB
Received 22 Aug 2024 - Granted24/0182/IC
Change of use from flat to a short term let (in retrospect)
Flat Basement-2 36A Union Street Greenock PA16 8DJ
Received 26 Aug 2024 - Granted Subject To Conditions24/0005/CA
Display of externally illuminated wall mounted signs; display of free-standing sign (in retrospect)
Finnart St Paul's Church 60 Newark Street Greenock PA16 7TF
Received 28 Aug 2024 - Granted Subject To Conditions24/0021/LB
Two externally illuminated wall mounted signs (listed building consent)
Finnart St Paul's Church 60 Newark Street Greenock PA16 7TF
Received 28 Aug 2024 - Granted Subject To Conditions24/0184/IC
Installation of replacement windows at front, sides and rear; installation of French doors at rear in place of windows; installation of replacement French doors at rear; installation of replacement gates at driveway; raised patio at rear
Altondyke Bridge Of Weir Road Kilmacolm PA13 4NU
Received 29 Aug 2024 - Application Withdrawn24/0185/IC
Erection of two storey rear and side extension
5 Jacobs Drive Gourock PA19 1LH
Received 29 Aug 2024
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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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