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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2,203 approved · 95 refused · 132 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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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 Conditions25/0174/IC
Erection of single storey rear extension
Fircroft Knockbuckle Road Kilmacolm PA13 4JT
Received 20 Oct 2025 - Granted25/0011/CA
Display of non-illuminated freestanding banner sign and wall mounted vinyl poster signage
Drive Thru Rue End Street Greenock PA15 1EZ
Received 22 Oct 2025 - Granted Subject To Conditions25/0175/IC
Removal of existing canopy and erection of new hardwood glazed canopy
Southcliffe Cliff Terrace Road Wemyss Bay PA18 6AP
Received 23 Oct 2025 - Granted Subject To Conditions25/0176/IC
Erection of single storey front extension
7 Collingwood Terrace Gourock PA19 1YH
Received 24 Oct 2025 - Granted Subject To Conditions25/0177/IC
Erection of 1.5 storey rear extension and formation of balcony at first floor
26 Cowal View Gourock PA19 1EX
Received 27 Oct 2025 - Pending Consideration25/0178/IC
Erection of marina building comprising office space, changing facilities, meeting rooms and plant room and erection of one retail unit and one food and drink sales unit (AMSC application to discharge conditions 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 and 15 on planning consent 24/0177/IC)
James Watt Dock Marina Office James Watt - Great Harbour - Garvel Dock Complex East Hamilton Street Greenock PA15 2UA
Received 28 Oct 2025 - Granted Subject To Conditions25/0179/IC
Change of use from commercial to residential to form two residential units
Office 1A Mearns Street Greenock PA15 4PP
Received 29 Oct 2025 - Granted Subject To Conditions25/0012/CA
Display of three internally illuminated logo signs
Ferry Terminal Depot Tarbet Street Gourock PA19 1QP
Received 31 Oct 2025 - Granted25/0180/IC
Erection of detached, single storey timber garden room at side of house (in retrospect)
28 Leitch Street Greenock PA15 2HJ
Received 3 Nov 2025 - Granted Subject To Conditions25/0181/IC
Erection of single storey rear extension and decking with balustrade and screening
188 Burns Road Greenock PA16 0PR
Received 3 Nov 2025 - Granted Subject To Conditions25/0012/LB
Internal works to remove pews and install toilet facilities
Church Building Old West Kirk 1 Esplanade Greenock PA16 8AN
Received 4 Nov 2025 - Granted Subject To Conditions25/0182/IC
Erection of single storey rear extension and side garage
Riverlea 99 Octavia Terrace Greenock PA16 7PY
Received 7 Nov 2025 - Granted25/0013/LB
Alterations and repairs to building to include installation of rainscreen rooflight, gutter linings and chimney flashings
St Laurences Church Kilmacolm Road Greenock PA15 4XP
Received 10 Nov 2025 - Granted Subject To Conditions25/0183/IC
Alterations and repairs to building to include installation of rainscreen rooflight, gutter linings and chimney flashings
St Laurences Church Kilmacolm Road Greenock PA15 4XP
Received 11 Nov 2025 - Granted Subject To Conditions25/0184/IC
Formation of play area to include play equipment, rubber wet pour surfacing with associated groundworks, grass mat surfacing, fencing and two tarmac footpaths
Land East Of Parklea Road, West Of Parklea Community Sports Facility, South Of Car Park And North Of Railway Line, Port Glasgow
Received 12 Nov 2025 - Granted Subject To Conditions25/0185/IC
Formation of car parking area with new access from Grieve Road
Land South Of Grieve Road Community Centre Grieve Road Greenock
Received 13 Nov 2025 - Pending Consideration25/0186/IC
Formation of road for agricultural purposes (retrospective)
Land From Overton Reservoir To Devol Burn Greenock
Received 13 Nov 2025 - Granted Subject To Conditions25/0187/IC
Erection of single storey rear extension
Ladymuir Glenmosston Road Kilmacolm PA13 4PF
Received 13 Nov 2025 - Granted Subject To Conditions25/0037/TRE
Treeworks to pollard one Beech tree
6 Lodge Park Kilmacolm PA13 4PY
Received 13 Nov 2025 - Granted Subject To Conditions25/0188/IC
Erection of detached garage (variation to planning consent 25/0010/IC) to include balcony
Finnock House Cliff Terrace Road Wemyss Bay PA18 6AP
Received 14 Nov 2025 - Granted Subject To Conditions25/0189/IC
Change of use from residential to short term let
Flat 2-1 85 Albert Road Gourock PA19 1NJ
Received 18 Nov 2025 - Granted Subject To Conditions25/0190/IC
Alterations to rear extension of dwelling to include: removal of window and installation of bifold doors, removal of door and installation of window, installation of replacement window, removal of rooflight, and formation of decking and glass balustrade
105 Finnart Street Greenock PA16 8HN
Received 19 Nov 2025 - Granted Subject To Conditions25/0191/IC
Alterations to retaining wall, driveway widening, formation of stepped entrance with handrail and covered bin store to front of dwelling
39 Tower Drive Gourock PA19 1LG
Received 20 Nov 2025 - Granted25/0014/LB
Alterations to retaining wall, driveway widening, formation of stepped entrance with handrail and covered bin store to front of dwelling and internal works to install en-suite shower room
39 Tower Drive Gourock PA19 1LG
Received 20 Nov 2025
Records are ordered by application ID, not submission date. Use search to find a particular address or proposal.
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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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