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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 dates29,802Searchable applications
137Recorded as pending
94%Approval rate · 27,456 approved or refused records
1,750Refused applications
25,706 approved · 1,750 refused · 1,305 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 18 Nov 1987 to 21 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 26 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
- Decided08/0518/PP
Alterations and erection of single storey extension to rear of dwellinghouse
6 Rossland Crescent Bishopton PA7 5JH
Received 13 Jun 2008 - Decided08/0517/AD
Extend height of internally illuminated free standing pole sign from 6m to 7m
108 Renfrew Road Paisley PA3 4DU
Received 13 Jun 2008 - Decided08/0516/PP
Installation of two additional external fire stairs to north east elevation of proposed development
4 Fountain Avenue Inchinnan Renfrew PA4 9RQ
Received 13 Jun 2008 - Decided08/0487/PP
Erection of 1.8m boundary fence to side and rear of dwellinghouse
65 Dennistoun Road Langbank PA14 6XH
Received 5 Jun 2008 - Decided07/0963/PP
Erection of decking & hut to rear of dwelling house in retrospect.
21 Spinners Gardens Paisley PA2 9PF
Received 26 Sept 2007 - Decided08/0401/PP
Erection of side/rear extension to dwellinghouse over 1.5 storeys
8 Avondale Drive Paisley PA1 3TT
Received 8 May 2008 - Decided10/0352/PP
Erection of single storey extension to rear of dwellinghouse
The Laurels 20 Watt Road Bridge Of Weir PA11 3DL
Received 14 May 2010 - Decided08/0850/PP
Siting of 12 no. 2.4 x 6.7m storage containers
10 Harbour Road Paisley PA3 4AT
Received 25 Sept 2008 - Decided08/0298/PP
Alterations to ground level within rear garden of dwelling house and erection of boundary fence.
36 Victoria Road Paisley PA2 9PT
Received 9 Apr 2008 - Decided08/0400/PP
Change of use from retail shop to hot food takeaway
4 Well Street Paisley
Received 8 May 2008 - Decided08/0422/PP
Erection of canopy to rear of dwellinghouse and 2 x 1.8m high fences to side of decked area and rear garden (in retrospect)
18 Fauldshead Road Renfrew PA4 0RY
Received 14 May 2008 - Decided08/0547/PP
Change of use from retail unit to hot food takeaway
Unit A 69 Glasgow Road Paisley PA1 3PD
Received 20 Jun 2008 - Decided08/0563/PP
Erection of single storey extension to rear of dwellinghouse
42 Parksail Erskine PA8 7HT
Received 26 Jun 2008 - Decided08/0545/PP
Erection of 2 storey extension to rear of dwellinghouse, entrance porch to front and single detached garage at rear, plus raised rooflight on rear roof plane, and associated alterations
8 Balmoral Crescent Inchinnan Renfrew PA4 9PU
Received 20 Jun 2008 - Decided08/0544/PP
Installation of CCTV video camera to external wall
1 Main Street Lochwinnoch PA12 4AH
Received 20 Jun 2008 - Decided08/0350/PP
Erection of decking to rear of dwellinghouse (in retrospect)
48 Parksail Drive Erskine PA8 7HU
Received 22 Apr 2008 - Decided08/0381/PP
Erection of a single storey extension to rear and installation of dormer in rear roof of dwelling house.
1 Kilgraston Road Bridge Of Weir Paisley PA11 3EN
Received 1 May 2008 - Decided08/0324/PP
Erection of a rear single storey extension to dwellinghouse.
18 Stonefield Avenue Paisley PA2 7RN
Received 15 Apr 2008 - Decided08/0379/PP
Erection of single storey extension to side of dwellinghouse
6 Alton Road Paisley PA1 3NH
Received 1 May 2008 - Decided08/0542/PP
Installation of air conditioning and compressor on external rear wall
57-59 High Street Lochwinnoch PA12 4AB
Received 19 Jun 2008 - Decided08/0541/PP
Erection of single storey extension to rear of dwelling house
2 Netherburn Avenue Houston Johnstone PA6 7NF
Received 19 Jun 2008 - Decided08/0529/TP
Crown lifting and removal of deadwood for 2 no. beech trees
Site 10 Metres West Of Council Christmas Lights Store Beith Road Johnstone
Received 17 Jun 2008 - Decided08/0404/PP
Erection of raised decking at rear of dwelllinghouse
Fairhaven 38 Hagg Crescent Johnstone PA5 8TA
Received 9 May 2008 - Decided08/0645/PP
Carrying out of enabling works and site preparation including land raising.
Site At Neil Street And Clyde Street Meadowside Street Renfrew
Received 17 Jul 2008
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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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