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Planning application documents: what to read first
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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2,203 approved · 95 refused · 132 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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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 Conditions19/0024/CA
Advertisement of the following types : Fascia sign and projecting sign
128 West Blackhall Street Greenock PA15 1XR
Received 12 Sept 2019 - Granted Subject To Conditions19/0241/IC
Removal of sandstone chimney and slate in to match existing
The Gateway Craigbet Road Quarriers PA11 3SX
Received 17 Sept 2019 - Granted Subject To Conditions19/0242/IC
Proposed Dormer with balcony to rear & alterations to existing windows
15 Glen Avenue Gourock PA19 1XL
Received 17 Sept 2019 - Granted19/0245/IC
Variation to planning consent 18/0255/IC - changes to roof design and window design
2 Carmichael Street Greenock PA16 8QX
Received 18 Sept 2019 - Granted19/0247/IC
Installation of timber summerhouse and decking in rear garden
153 Finnart Street Greenock PA16 8HZ
Received 19 Sept 2019 - Granted Subject To Conditions19/0248/IC
Erection of monument, information board and associated landscaping works
Church Building Holy Family Church Grounds Parkhill Avenue Port Glasgow PA14 6BT
Received 23 Sept 2019 - Granted Subject To Conditions19/0025/CA
Display of signage and advertisements
Former Wemyss Bay Hotel 23 Greenock Road Wemyss Bay PA18 6AY
Received 23 Sept 2019 - Granted Subject To Conditions19/0026/CA
Erection of internally illuminated fascia sign
UNIT 4C Gallagher Shopping Park 3 Glen Mill Way Port Glasgow PA14 5AU
Received 24 Sept 2019 - Granted Subject To Conditions19/0027/CA
Erection of internally illuminated fascia sign
UNIT 4A Gallagher Shopping Park 3 Glen Mill Way Port Glasgow PA14 5AU
Received 24 Sept 2019 - Granted Subject To Conditions19/0028/CA
Erection of internally illuminated fascia sign
UNIT 5A Gallagher Shopping Park 3 Glen Mill Way Port Glasgow PA14 5AU
Received 24 Sept 2019 - Granted Subject To Conditions19/0030/LB
Installation of external signage and lighting
Victoria Bar 105 Shore Street Gourock PA19 1RB
Received 24 Sept 2019 - Granted Subject To Conditions19/0029/CA
Advertisement of the following types : Fascia Sign, Projecting Sign Installation of replacement signs to include 1X Projecting sign, 1X Fascia sign, 2X amenity boards, 2X door plaques, 1X brass lantern and 6X floodlights
Victoria Bar 105 Shore Street Gourock PA19 1RB
Received 24 Sept 2019 - Granted19/0008/PA
Prior notification for demolition of buildings.
Denniston Cottage North Dennistoun Bridge Of Weir Road Kilmacolm PA13 4RU
Received 25 Sept 2019 - Granted19/0004/CPE
Conservatory extension to side of house and a stone built work shed erected in rear garden
3 Mount Pleasant Highholm Avenue Port Glasgow PA14 5PU
Received 18 Sept 2019 - Granted19/0249/IC
Proposed installation of bi-folding doors
135 Eldon Street Greenock PA16 7PR
Received 27 Sept 2019 - Granted Subject To Conditions19/0250/IC
Alteration to driveway (time extension to planning permission 16/0241/IC)
Puldohran Gryffe Road Kilmacolm PA13 4BA
Received 25 Sept 2019 - Granted19/0251/IC
Replacement windows to front and eastern side of house
15 Barrhill Road Gourock PA19 1LA
Received 30 Sept 2019 - Granted19/0252/IC
Replacement of shopfront and signage
82 Shore Street Gourock PA19 1RD
Received 1 Oct 2019 - Granted Subject To Conditions19/0253/IC
Side extension to existing dwelling.
3 Divert Road Gourock PA19 1DR
Received 2 Oct 2019 - Application Withdrawn19/0254/IC
Change of use to Tattoo and Piercing Parlour
9 Newton Street Greenock PA16 8UH
Received 2 Oct 2019 - Granted Subject To Conditions19/0255/IC
Replacement of single-glazed ground floor windows on front elevation with double-glazed units
60A Esplanade Greenock PA16 7SE
Received 7 Oct 2019 - Granted Subject To Conditions19/0025/TRE
Removal of tree within garden
170 Finnart Street Greenock PA16 8JB
Received 9 Oct 2019 - Granted19/0256/IC
Proposed variation to planning consent 18/0254/IC to include additional window to northwest gable and changing a window to a door on northeast gable of Mansion House and alterations to velux windows in stable block (in retrospect)
Mansion House 1 Ardgowan Square Greenock PA16 8NG
Received 10 Oct 2019 - Granted19/0031/LB
Proposed variation to listed building consent 18/0029/LB to include additional window to northwest gable and changing a window to a door on northeast gable of Mansion House and alterations to velux windows in stable block (in retrospect)
Mansion House 1 Ardgowan Square Greenock PA16 8NG
Received 10 Oct 2019
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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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