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Scotland · Local authority
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2,203 approved · 95 refused · 132 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 Conditions20/0223/IC
Proposed alterations and extensions to existing dwelling house and erection of pergola and shed in rear garden
21 Langhouse Place Inverkip PA16 0EW
Received 30 Sept 2020 - Granted20/0224/IC
Installation of replacement single ply membrane roof covering to existing rear extension as part of wider project
8 Lynmouth Place Gourock PA19 1HU
Received 30 Sept 2020 - Granted20/0034/LB
Removal and renewal of existing glazed canopy roof over carriageway including new lighting (amendment to Listed Building Consent 18/0039/LB to delete reinstatement or replication of hardwood ornamentation and detail)
Municipal Buildings Clyde Square Greenock PA15 1NB
Received 30 Sept 2020 - Granted Subject To Conditions20/0225/IC
Proposed extension to front of house to create toilet and entrance porch
10 Kintyre Terrace Greenock PA16 0SG
Received 1 Oct 2020 - Application Withdrawn20/0226/IC
Internal alterations, rear extension and loft conversion
4 Fort Matilda Terrace Greenock PA16 7TT
Received 5 Oct 2020 - Granted Subject To Conditions20/0228/IC
Proposed change of use of ground floor offices to Performing Arts Academy
7 Union Street Greenock PA16 8JH
Received 6 Oct 2020 - Granted20/0229/IC
Proposed attic conversion including formation of rear dormer
38 Leven Road Greenock PA15 3DX
Received 6 Oct 2020 - Granted20/0043/TRE
Removal of 4 large branches
82 Finnart Street Greenock PA16 8HJ
Received 5 Oct 2020 - Granted20/0230/IC
Proposed new roof, windows and doors to existing garage workshop in retrospect.
Garage 0001 34 Robertson Street Greenock
Received 6 Oct 2020 - Granted20/0231/IC
Internal alterations and extension of a domestic residence
8 Elm Terrace Gourock PA19 1TJ
Received 6 Oct 2020 - Granted20/0232/IC
Alterations to roof and sun room
Dunfraoich Cottage Glencairn Road Kilmacolm PA13 4NS
Received 7 Oct 2020 - Granted Subject To Conditions20/0233/IC
Proposed single storey extension to gable of house
2 Lawers Place Greenock PA16 9LE
Received 8 Oct 2020 - Granted Subject To Conditions20/0234/IC
Erection of detached garage in garden ground
Mayville Bridge Of Weir Road Kilmacolm PA13 4AP
Received 8 Oct 2020 - Granted20/0235/IC
Erection of canopy over yard at rear in association with the formation of an outdoor seating area
210 Dalrymple Street Greenock PA15 1LE
Received 8 Oct 2020 - Granted Subject To Conditions20/0236/IC
Renewal of driveway in retrospect and erection of carport over the driveway
1 Daff Avenue Inverkip PA16 0AP
Received 12 Oct 2020 - Granted Subject To Conditions20/0237/IC
Removal of the rear chimney between 8 & 9 Barrhill Road ( Semi - detached property)
8 Barrhill Road Gourock PA19 1JX
Received 12 Oct 2020 - Granted Subject To Conditions20/0238/IC
Two storey side extension
29 Leperstone Avenue Kilmacolm PA13 4RA
Received 12 Oct 2020 - Granted Subject To Conditions20/0239/IC
Removal of chimney
16 Johnston Street Greenock PA16 8BA
Received 13 Oct 2020 - Granted Subject To Conditions20/0241/IC
Erection of re-positioned wall and gates at driveway following demolition of existing wall and gates
Enterkin Glencairn Road Kilmacolm PA13 4NR
Received 15 Oct 2020 - Granted20/0242/IC
Placing of benches, planters, seating bollards, musical instruments and telescopes on the East India Harbour dockside.
Harbour East India Harbour Rue End Street Greenock
Received 15 Oct 2020 - Granted Subject To Conditions20/0243/IC
Proposed extension of period of validity of consent 16/0305/IC (as stated in Condition 1) for a further 3 year period.
Fir Cottage Glenmosston Road Kilmacolm PA13 4PF
Received 16 Oct 2020 - Application Withdrawn20/0244/IC
Proposed conversion of existing garage to living accommodation plus alterations including new windows
157 Finnart Street Greenock PA16 8HZ
Received 16 Oct 2020 - Granted Subject To Conditions20/0245/IC
Residential development to include access, roads, open space, landscaping, drainage and other associated works (planning permission in principle) (major)
West Of Quarry Drive Kilmacolm
Received 19 Oct 2020 - Application Refused20/0246/IC
Detached garden room in garden grounds of existing dwelling house (in retrospect)
6 Knockbuckle Lane Kilmacolm PA13 4JS
Received 20 Oct 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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