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Renfrewshire planning applications
PlanningTrack collects planning applications and decisions from the public planning register of Renfrewshire. Search an address, application reference or proposal. Official Renfrewshire website
Collected application statistics
Collected records · All available dates20,660Searchable applications
138Recorded as pending
95%Approval rate · 19,010 approved or refused records
966Refused applications
18,044 approved · 966 refused · 809 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 26 Jun 2002 to 20 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 21 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
Local planning information
Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026Conservation 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
- Decided11/0434/PP
Formation of dormer window to side of dwellinghouse
5 Shillingworth Place Bridge Of Weir PA11 3DY
Received 17 Jun 2011 - Decided11/0433/PP
Erection of single storey extension to rear of dwellinghouse and patio with enclosing wall
1 Rossland Gardens Bishopton PA7 5NA
Received 17 Jun 2011 - Decided11/0237/PP
Change of use from shop to dog grooming salon
44 Foxbar Road Paisley PA2 0AY
Received 11 Apr 2011 - Decided11/0405/PP
Erection of two single storey extensions to side of dwellinghouse
170 Hawkhead Road Paisley PA2 7BQ
Received 13 Jun 2011 - Decided11/0432/PP
Change of use from open ground to garden ground and erection of 2m high garden fence.
Site 15 Metres East Of No 47 Torridon Drive Renfrew
Received 17 Jun 2011 - Decided11/0403/PP
Change of use from travel agency (class 1) to betting office (class 2)
46 Hairst Street Renfrew PA4 8QY
Received 13 Jun 2011 - Decided11/0402/PP
Change of use of retail unit to fitness centre
Unit 20 Xscape King's Inch Road Renfrew PA4 8XQ
Received 13 Jun 2011 - Decided11/0478/PP
Erection of single storey extension to side of dwellinghouse
100 Saucel Crescent Paisley PA1 1UB
Received 4 Jul 2011 - Decided11/0538/PP
Erection of single storey extension to rear of dwellinghouse
23 Millfield Drive Erskine PA8 6JA
Received 27 Jul 2011 - Decided11/0404/AD
Display of internally illuminated fascia sign
Unit C Braehead Retail Park 160 King's Inch Drive Renfrew G51 4BT
Received 13 Jun 2011 - Decided11/0360/AD
Display of 1 no. externally illuminated fascia sign and 2no. reverse applied vinyl window signs
9-11 Causeyside Street Paisley PA1 1UW
Received 25 May 2011 - Decided11/0359/TP
Crown cleaning of 3 no. lime trees and crown lifting of 1 no. sycamore
18 Torridon Drive Renfrew PA4 0US
Received 25 May 2011 - Decided11/0355/PP
Erection of single storey detached games room/utility room to side of dwellinghouse
149 Flures Drive Erskine PA8 7DF
Received 23 May 2011 - Decided11/0276/PP
Installation of 12.5m high joint operator steet furniture type telecommunications tower, 1 no. equipment cabinet, 1 no. electrical meter pillar and all ancillary development (parking layby)
Site 80 Metres South Of 30 Bridgewater Shopping Centre Bridgewater Place Erskine
Received 27 Apr 2011 - Decided11/0326/PP
Erection of single storey extension to rear and side of dwellinghouse
10 Hagart Road Houston Johnstone PA6 7JH
Received 10 May 2011 - Decided11/0247/PP
Erection of double garage
24 Thornly Park Avenue Paisley
Received 15 Apr 2011 - Decided11/0244/PP
Erection of single storey extension to front of dwellinghouse and erection of two storey extension to side and rear
29 Camps Crescent Renfrew PA4 0YR
Received 15 Apr 2011 - Decided11/0252/PP
Installation of 72kWp Solar Photovoltaic panels on roof of stables building
Main Buildings Ingliston Equestrian Centre Old Greenock Road Bishopton PA7 5PA
Received 18 Apr 2011 - Decided11/0243/PP
Change of use of former public house to offices and external alterations to building
40 St James Street Paisley PA3 2JR
Received 13 Apr 2011 - Decided11/0193/TP
Height reduction of 2 no. cypresses, 1 no. sycamore and 1 no. willow
40 Walnut Crescent Johnstone PA5 9QL
Received 28 Mar 2011 - Decided11/0175/PP
Erection of 1.5 storey extension to side of dwellinghouse and formation of 2 no. dormer windows to rear
8 Locher Way Houston Johnstone PA6 7AH
Received 23 Mar 2011 - Decided11/0150/PP
Erection of leather cutting factory and offices with associated external works
Locher Works Kilbarchan Road Bridge Of Weir PA11 3RL
Received 16 Mar 2011 - Decided11/0176/PP
Variation of Condition 1 of planning permission 05/1075/PP to extend the period for commencement of development by three years
Alexandra Nursing Home 35 Calside Paisley PA2 6LX
Received 24 Mar 2011 - Decided11/0174/PP
Erection of office building and associated car parking.
Royal Ordnance Station Road Bishopton PA7 5NJ
Received 24 Mar 2011
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What these statistics cover
These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Renfrewshire, 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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