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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2,203 approved · 95 refused · 132 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
- Granted Subject To Conditions21/0045/TRE
Cutting back of two trees
Land To The Rear Of 2 Laurel Way Bridge Of Weir PA11 3NH
Received 22 Jun 2021 - Granted21/0001/MP
Discharge of planning obligation associated with planning permission IC/89/313
Oakbank Cottage Parkhill Farm Old Greenock Road Port Glasgow PA14 6TE
Received 28 Jun 2021 - Granted Subject To Conditions21/0193/IC
Proposed change of use from offices (Class 4) to a single family dwelling house (Class 9).
Renfrewshire G-F Cottage 27 Love Avenue Quarriers Village PA11 3SX
Received 1 Jul 2021 - Granted Subject To Conditions21/0194/IC
Alterations and extensions to form two storey extension at side incorporating balcony at rear; erection of canopy at front
Wansbeck Knockbuckle Road Kilmacolm PA13 4JU
Received 1 Jul 2021 - Application Refused21/0195/IC
Change of use of part of domestic garage to beauty salon (sui generis)
4 Orchard Grove Kilmacolm PA13 4HQ
Received 1 Jul 2021 - Granted21/0196/IC
Alterations to existing conservatory inclusive of new tiled roof
Tighnacreag Pacemuir Road Kilmacolm PA13 4JJ
Received 1 Jul 2021 - Granted21/0046/TRE
Reduce height of Golden Cypress tree at rear; Crown reduction by 30% of two Acer trees at rear; reduce height of five Cypress trees at rear
51C Brougham Street Greenock PA16 8AJ
Received 1 Jul 2021 - Granted Subject To Conditions21/0197/IC
Erection of garage at rear incorporating roof terrace with associated formation of driveway onto Park Road; erection of extension at side incorporating link corridor and vestibule following demolition of conservatory
Kildonan House Lochwinnoch Road Kilmacolm PA13 4DZ
Received 1 Jul 2021 - Granted Subject To Conditions21/0198/IC
Formation of community garden (amendment to planning permission 21/0050/IC in respect of garden layout, including change of surfacing, change of materials to planters, additional shed, relocated shed and timber fence) (partially in retrospect)
Lyle Kirk 31 Union Street Greenock PA16 8DJ
Received 1 Jul 2021 - Granted21/0199/IC
The replacement of 18 street facing windows with newly constructed uPVC double glazed windows.
Aulds The Bakers 7 - 9 Brisbane Street Greenock PA16 8LS
Received 1 Jul 2021 - Granted21/0200/IC
Alterations and extension to dwellinghouse
8 Commoncraig Place Inverkip PA16 0BE
Received 2 Jul 2021 - Granted21/0201/IC
Erection of dormer window and installation of 4 roof lights
70 Finnart Street Greenock PA16 8HJ
Received 2 Jul 2021 - Granted Subject To Conditions21/0202/IC
Erection of a series of sculptures
Greenock Waterfront Footpath (Adjacent To Waterfront Campus) Greenock
Received 5 Jul 2021 - Granted21/0203/IC
Installation of sculptural seating area associated with Sustran's cycle route project
Greenock Waterfront Footpath (opposite James Watt College) Greenock
Received 5 Jul 2021 - Granted21/0204/IC
Installation of jellyfish sculptures
Grass Area Adjacent To Waterfront Leisure Centre Greenock
Received 5 Jul 2021 - Granted21/0047/TRE
Lopping of overgrown trees
Land Between Gourock Bowling Club And 19-23 Albert Road Gourock
Received 5 Jul 2021 - Application Withdrawn21/0205/IC
Proposed conversion of garage to self contained habitable accommodation and the erection of a new garage
Connel House 14 Cliff Terrace Road Wemyss Bay PA18 6AP
Received 7 Jul 2021 - Granted21/0206/IC
Proposed installation of bi-fold doors and formation of proposed timber landing and steps
Torbeg Main Street Inverkip PA16 0AS
Received 7 Jul 2021 - Application Withdrawn21/0207/IC
Erection of a 1500mm fence and sliding gate
Leadene Dunvegan Avenue Gourock PA19 1AE
Received 7 Jul 2021 - Granted Subject To Conditions21/0208/IC
Erection of 1.5 and single storey side extension, 1.5 storey rear extension to detached house with new dormer to the front and a separate outbuilding
9 Wood Street Greenock PA16 7ST
Received 8 Jul 2021 - Granted21/0209/IC
Proposed Installation of patio doors
147 Eldon Street Greenock PA16 7PR
Received 12 Jul 2021 - Application Refused21/0210/IC
Proposed plot for new detached dwellinghouse (in principle)
Woodlands West Glen Road Kilmacolm PA13 4PW
Received 12 Jul 2021 - Application Refused21/0211/IC
Proposed new detached dwellinghouse (in principle)
Valley View Farm Dougliehill Road Port Glasgow PA14 5XF
Received 13 Jul 2021 - Granted Subject To Conditions21/0212/IC
Re-development and partial demolition of former car sales showroom building to form petrol filling station with ancillary petrol filling station shop and business units (class 4); erection of canopy, formation of parking spaces, installation of electric vehicle charging points, automated laundry and jet wash bays
9-15 Port Glasgow Road Greenock PA15 2UE
Received 13 Jul 2021
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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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