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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2,203 approved · 95 refused · 132 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
Explore published planning boundaries and follow their source records for designation details. Coverage varies: an empty map does not mean there are no restrictions. Check the council’s current maps and documents before relying on a boundary.
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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
- Application Withdrawn20/0065/IC
Formation of balcony above proposed single storey side extension
46 Silverbirch Wynd Port Glasgow PA14 6QY
Received 10 Mar 2020 - Granted20/0020/LB
Installation of 3no replacement windows
Flat Ground-1 10 Steel Street Gourock PA19 1RR
Received 10 Mar 2020 - Granted20/0001/CC
Complete demolition in a conservation area
The Grange Porterfield Road Kilmacolm PA13 4NT
Received 11 Mar 2020 - Granted Subject To Conditions20/0067/IC
Proposed reinstatement of garage outbuilding severely damaged by fire
The Grange Porterfield Road Kilmacolm PA13 4NT
Received 12 Mar 2020 - Granted Subject To Conditions20/0013/TRE
Removal of Common Whitbeam Tree
Finnart Street Greenock
Received 10 Mar 2020 - Granted Subject To Conditions20/0014/TRE
Removal of Norway Maple
Finnart Street Greenock
Received 10 Mar 2020 - Granted Subject To Conditions20/0015/TRE
Removal of Ornamental Cherry Tree
Beside 150 Finnart Street Greenock
Received 10 Mar 2020 - Granted20/0069/IC
Installation of Replacement uPVC Windows
Clovelly Court Glencairn Road Kilmacolm PA13 4NR
Received 12 Mar 2020 - Granted20/0070/IC
Proposed installation of access steps and landing to new French doors
53 Moorfoot Drive Gourock PA19 1ER
Received 13 Mar 2020 - Granted Subject To Conditions20/0071/IC
Proposed balcony.
18 Undercliff Road Wemyss Bay PA18 6AJ
Received 16 Mar 2020 - Granted Subject To Conditions20/0072/IC
Change of use of former flower shop (Class 1 Shops) to natural therapy centre (Class 2 Professional)
The Village Store Faith Avenue Quarriers Village
Received 17 Mar 2020 - Granted Subject To Conditions20/0073/IC
Erection of new single storey rear extension with terrace area, following removal of existing conservatory
15 Primrose Avenue Inverkip PA16 0DS
Received 17 Mar 2020 - Granted Subject To Conditions20/0074/IC
Proposed installation of replacement windows and doors, formation of new window, formation of new roofs over main and side entrances, installation of new rooflights, removal of low-level chimney and installation of flue
Torridon Glenmosston Road Kilmacolm PA13 4PF
Received 18 Mar 2020 - Granted Subject To Conditions20/0075/IC
Conversion of farm steading to form five dwelling houses with an extension to the farmhouse and erection of garages (amendment to planning permissions IC/07/302, 09/0313/IC and 09/0338/IC to reflect the as built arrangement)
Burnside Farm Old Greenock Road Port Glasgow
Received 19 Mar 2020 - Granted Subject To Conditions20/0076/IC
Erection of two storey side extension with raised decking and associated works
57 Cowal View Gourock PA19 1JB
Received 19 Mar 2020 - Granted Subject To Conditions20/0021/LB
Replacement of existing lead on rear garage roof with a lead alternative
The James Watt 80 - 92 Cathcart Street Greenock PA15 1AA
Received 20 Mar 2020 - Application Refused20/0077/IC
Construction of 3 bicycle shelters across three adjacent properties owned by Riverclyde Homes.
Land At Ladyburn Street Greenock
Received 23 Mar 2020 - Granted20/0078/IC
Construction of 3 bicycle shelters across three adjacent properties owned by Riverclyde Homes.
Land At John Street Greenock
Received 23 Mar 2020 - Granted20/0079/IC
Construction of bicycle shelter for dwellings owned by Riverclyde Homes
Land At Dempster Street Greenock
Received 23 Mar 2020 - Granted20/0080/IC
Construction of bicycle shelter for dwellings owned by Riverclyde Homes
Play Area Mill Street Greenock
Received 23 Mar 2020 - Granted Subject To Conditions20/0081/IC
Installation of two steel sculptures depicting shipyard workers.
Coronation Park Greenock Road Port Glasgow
Received 24 Mar 2020 - Granted Subject To Conditions20/0009/CA
Sculptural sign in the form of a decorative archway marking the entrance to Auchmountain Glen
Auchmountain Glen Greenock
Received 31 Mar 2020 - Granted20/0083/IC
Proposed alterations and extension of house
17 Craigmuschat Road Gourock PA19 1SE
Received 3 Apr 2020 - Granted Subject To Conditions20/0010/CA
Advertisement of the following types : Box Sign
Dental Surgery 2 Orangefield Place Greenock PA15 1YX
Received 8 Apr 2020
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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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