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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2,203 approved · 95 refused · 132 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 Conditions26/0067/IC
Installation of replacement slabbed patio area at rear
25A Laurel Way Quarriers Village PA11 3NH
Received 2 Apr 2026 - Granted Subject To Conditions26/0068/IC
Formation of front and rear dormers with balcony to front, erection of single storey rear extension with roof top terrace, a car port to side, raised patio to front and formation of driveway to the western side of the house
14 Cloch Road Gourock PA19 1AB
Received 3 Apr 2026 - Granted Subject To Conditions26/0069/IC
Formation of entrance canopy to front and elevated deck to rear
The Grange North Denniston Bridge Of Weir Road Kilmacolm PA13 4RU
Received 3 Apr 2026 - Granted Subject To Conditions26/0070/IC
Change of use of farm cottage to short term holiday lets and for occupation by agricultural workers
Hillside Cottage Auchenfoil Road Kilmacolm PA13 4TH
Received 7 Apr 2026 - Pending Consideration26/0008/LB
Removal of rough cast around gable end windows and gable end top elevation and reapplication of rough cast and paint to gable end
24 Auchenbothie Gardens Kilmacolm PA13 4SQ
Received 7 Apr 2026 - Granted Subject To Conditions26/0071/IC
Formation of raised deck to front and side of dwelling
1 Lyle Road Greenock PA16 7QT
Received 7 Apr 2026 - Granted Subject To Conditions26/0072/IC
Formation of link and railing from first floor flat to rear garden, window replacement at rear dormer and formation of balcony including glass balustrade at front
3 Ashton Road Gourock PA19 1BY
Received 7 Apr 2026 - Unknown26/0007/PA
Installation of new windows
59B Newton Street Greenock PA16 8SE
Received 8 Apr 2026 - Granted Subject To Conditions26/0073/IC
Variation to Condition 3 of planning permission IC/03/470 to permit the premises to remain open until 23:00 seven days per week
44 Murdieston Street Greenock PA15 4SJ
Received 10 Apr 2026 - Granted26/0008/TRE
Treeworks to remove three Sycamore trees, prune four Sycamore trees and remove a group of self-seeded saplings
Land To Rear Of 29-33 Innellan Road, Wemyss Bay
Received 14 Apr 2026 - Granted Subject To Conditions26/0074/IC
Installation of solar panels to east, west and south facing aspects of the roof
102 Harbourside Inverkip PA16 0BA
Received 15 Apr 2026 - Granted Subject To Conditions26/0075/IC
Removal of the shared chimney stack above roof level between Nos. 91 and 91A Brisbane Street and reinstate the roof to match the existing finish
91 & 91A Brisbane Street Greenock PA16 8NY
Received 15 Apr 2026 - Granted26/0002/CA
Display of non-illuminated signage including: three banner, one fascia and eight pole mounted directional signs
Tesco Extra Dalrymple Street Greenock PA15 1LE
Received 15 Apr 2026 - Granted Subject To Conditions26/0076/IC
Change of use of shop (Class 1A) to residential flat (sui generis)
Store 56 Albert Road Gourock PA19 1NL
Received 16 Apr 2026 - Pending Consideration26/0077/IC
Erection of three detached dwellings with vehicular access and associated works
Plots 1,2 & 7 Leperstone Avenue Kilmacolm PA13 4RA
Received 17 Apr 2026 - Granted Subject To Conditions26/0078/IC
Amalgamation of two flats to form one dwellinghouse and erection of single storey side extension, detached garage and garden room
Flat 1 Waterside Cottage Loch Thom Dunrod Road Inverkip PA16 9LY
Received 17 Apr 2026 - Granted Subject To Conditions26/0079/IC
Erection of single storey side and rear extension and formation of front facing balcony
54 Manor Crescent Gourock PA19 1UZ
Received 17 Apr 2026 - Granted Subject To Conditions26/0009/TRE
Removal of one Beech tree
6 Lodge Park Kilmacolm PA13 4PY
Received 21 Apr 2026 - Granted Subject To Conditions26/0080/IC
Installation of patio doors at rear elevation
48B Forsyth Street Greenock PA16 8DY
Received 22 Apr 2026 - Granted Subject To Conditions26/0081/IC
Formation of replacement boundary wall
60 Forsyth Street Greenock PA16 8HP
Received 23 Apr 2026 - Granted Subject To Conditions26/0082/IC
Installation of replacement roof and formation of roof lights to front and rear of dwelling
251 Eldon Street Greenock PA16 7QA
Received 27 Apr 2026 - Granted Subject To Conditions26/0010/TRE
Treeworks to crown reduce two trees
2 Orchard Grove Kilmacolm PA13 4HQ
Received 29 Apr 2026 - Pending Consideration26/0083/IC
Formation of driveway and retaining wall within front curtilage
19 Linnet Road Greenock PA16 7DJ
Received 30 Apr 2026 - Granted Subject To Conditions26/0084/IC
Change of use to hot food takeaway (in retrospect)
Shop Vacant 85 Cathcart Street Greenock PA15 1DE
Received 1 May 2026
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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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