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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 dates
2,554Searchable 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2,203 approved · 95 refused · 132 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 2026

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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

  1. Granted Subject To Conditions23/0004/IC

    Approval of matters specified in condition 1 of Planning Permission in Principle 19/0135/IC in respect of the layout and full elevational and construction details of the caravan/mobile home part of the site including associated access roads, parking bays, hardstanding areas and bin stores

    Kelly Mains Farm Kelly Road Wemyss Bay PA18 6AZ

    Received 12 Jan 2023
  2. Granted23/0001/TEL

    Installation of 15m high telecommunications monopole and ground based equipment cabinets (prior approval)

    Land At Spey Road (to The West Of The Junction With Cullen Crescent) Inverkip PA16 0HR

    Received 13 Jan 2023
  3. Granted Subject To Conditions23/0005/IC

    Erection of 2 detached houses (renewal of planning permission 19/0047/IC)

    SEACROFT Main Road Inverkip PA16 0EA

    Received 13 Jan 2023
  4. Granted Subject To Conditions23/0007/IC

    Proposed erection of industrial unit (Class 5) with ancillary industrial building (Class 5) comprising three units, formation of allotments and upgrading of public open space

    Land To The West Of The Industrial Units At Upper Cartsburn Street Greenock

    Received 17 Jan 2023
  5. Granted Subject To Conditions23/0008/IC

    Proposed change of use to form dog day care unit

    Whiteside Memorials 1A Orangefield Place Greenock PA15 1YX

    Received 18 Jan 2023
  6. Local Review Allowed23/0009/IC

    Change of use of former class 1 retail premises to restaurant (class 3) including installation of extraction flue on rear elevation of building

    17 Grey Place Greenock PA15 1YF

    Received 18 Jan 2023
  7. Application Refused23/0011/IC

    Removal of chimney heads and re-tiling of roof (in retrospect)

    12A And 13 Albert Road Gourock PA19 1NH

    Received 23 Jan 2023
  8. Application Refused23/0001/LB

    Removal of chimney heads and re-tiling of roof (in retrospect)

    12A And 13 Albert Road Gourock PA19 1NH

    Received 23 Jan 2023
  9. Granted Subject To Conditions23/0013/IC

    Erection of new build residential development comprising of 64no. units in a mix of four storey flats and family houses, together with new parking, landscaping and servicing infrastructure.

    Site Bounded By Duncan Street, Holmscroft Avenue And Roxburgh Street Greenock

    Received 23 Jan 2023
  10. Granted Subject To Conditions23/0015/IC

    Erection of timber garden shed in front garden on hard standing (hard standing in retrospect)

    1 Mews Lane Greenock PA16 7SU

    Received 24 Jan 2023
  11. Granted Subject To Conditions23/0016/IC

    Proposed formation of 2 storey rear extension

    2 Boyd Avenue Inverkip PA16 0BX

    Received 25 Jan 2023
  12. Application Withdrawn23/0003/TRE

    Felling of Horse Chestnut tree (T4) and Ash tree (T6).

    Land At Starforth Road Greenock PA16 0YL

    Received 24 Jan 2023
  13. Granted Subject To Conditions23/0017/IC

    Erection of rear extension and decking

    70 Broomberry Drive Gourock PA19 1QB

    Received 27 Jan 2023
  14. Granted Subject To Conditions23/0018/IC

    Erection of 22 new build houses with associated roads infrastructure and new package waste treatment plant (renewal of previous planning permission 18/0077/IC).

    Balrossie House Blacksholm Road Kilmacolm PA13 4ST

    Received 27 Jan 2023
  15. Granted Subject To Conditions23/0004/TRE

    50% Reduction in height and shape of Laurel tree (T1)

    157 Finnart Street Greenock PA16 8HZ

    Received 27 Jan 2023
  16. Granted Subject To Conditions23/0019/IC

    Erection of 27 new build houses with associated roads infrastructure and new package waste treatment plant (renewal of previous planning permission 18/0076/IC)

    Balrossie House Blacksholm Road Kilmacolm PA13 4ST

    Received 27 Jan 2023
  17. Granted Subject To Conditions23/0020/IC

    Conversion of existing Main Building, Annexe Building and Water Tower into residential units. Main Building - facade retention to North, South and East elevations with full reconstruction of west elevation, internal floor plates and roof, new windows throughout. Annexe Building - internal alterations and repairs to suit new layout. Roof overhauled/reslated, new windows throughout. Water Tower Building - Existing ground floor walls retained with new upper floor construction to match existing (renewal of previous planning permission 17/0351/IC).

    Balrossie House Blacksholm Road Kilmacolm PA13 4ST

    Received 27 Jan 2023
  18. Unknown23/0005/TRE

    Fell and remove: Holly tree (T1); conifers (T2 and T4); and Cherry tree (T3)

    Cairngorm Rowantreehill Road Kilmacolm PA13 4NP

    Received 27 Jan 2023
  19. Granted Subject To Conditions23/0002/LB

    Conversion of existing Main Building, Annexe Building and Water Tower into residential units. Main Building - facade retention to North, South and East elevations with full reconstruction of west elevation, internal floor plates and roof, new windows throughout. Annexe Building - internal alterations and repairs to suit new layout. Roof overhauled/reslated, new windows throughout. Water Tower Building - Existing ground floor walls retained with new upper floor construction to match existing (Listed Building Consent)

    Balrossie House Blacksholm Road Kilmacolm PA13 4ST

    Received 30 Jan 2023
  20. Granted Subject To Conditions23/0021/IC

    Proposed external alterations to include: new bi-fold doors; alterations to existing window; and new conservation style rooflights.

    131 Eldon Street Greenock PA16 7PR

    Received 30 Jan 2023
  21. Granted Subject To Conditions23/0022/IC

    Variation to planning permission 22/0178/IC in respect of a proposed enlargement to the previously approved front extension

    5 Taymouth Drive Gourock PA19 1HJ

    Received 30 Jan 2023
  22. Granted Subject To Conditions23/0023/IC

    Proposed erection of replacement garage and upgrading works, including formation of new driveway

    68 Reservoir Road Gourock PA19 1YQ

    Received 1 Feb 2023
  23. Granted Subject To Conditions23/0025/IC

    Sub-division of plot to erect new detached dwellinghouse; erection of garage and formation of driveway onto Port Glasgow Road for existing lower flat following the demolition of annex flat (planning permission in principle)

    Cowden Ha' Port Glasgow Road Kilmacolm PA13 4ER

    Received 1 Feb 2023
  24. Granted Subject To Conditions23/0026/IC

    Proposed single storey rear extension with decking

    1 Quarry Drive Kilmacolm PA13 4QX

    Received 1 Feb 2023

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