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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 dates29,909Searchable applications
137Recorded as pending
94%Approval rate · 27,561 approved or refused records
1,755Refused applications
25,806 approved · 1,755 refused · 1,307 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
- Decided08/0692/TP
Felling of 1 no. sycamore and 1 no. beech tree
61 Crawford Road Houston Johnstone PA6 7DA
Received 7 Aug 2008 - Decided08/0713/PP
Erection of decked area to side of dwellinghouse
8 Pentland Crescent Paisley PA2 8BS
Received 15 Aug 2008 - Decided08/0533/PP
Change of use from open space to domestic ground for the erection of 2 single garages in one unit
Site 25 Metres Ne Of No 6 Overton Crescent Johnstone
Received 18 Jun 2008 - Decided08/0483/PP
Erection of single storey extension to side and rear of dwelling house.
61 Roffey Park Road Paisley PA1 3ET
Received 3 Jun 2008 - Decided09/0041/PP
Erection of 2 storey extension to side, porch to front and single storey extension and deck to rear of dwellinghouse.
14 Ben Nevis Road Paisley PA2 7LA
Received 29 Jan 2009 - Decided08/0176/PP
Installation of replacement windows to flatted dwelling
Flat 2/2 1 Greenlaw Avenue Paisley PA1 3RB
Received 29 Feb 2008 - Unknown08/0565/PP
Erection of single storey extension to rear of dwellinghouse
27 Craighead Road Bishopton PA7 5DT
Received 26 Jun 2008 - Decided08/0520/AD
Display of internally illuminated fascia signs to shop unit & 2 flag poles
37 Glasgow Road Paisley PA1 3PA
Received 13 Jun 2008 - Decided08/0481/PP
Erection of single storey extension and disabled access ramp all to the rear elevation of dwelling house
60 Richmond Drive Linwood Paisley PA3 3TG
Received 2 Jun 2008 - Decided08/0735/PP
Alteration and refurbishment of town hall including erection of 2 storey extension to side to provide museum and marriage suite; internal alterations including installation of lift and stairs and; the formation of external entrance ramps and steps to fron
Renfrew Town Hall Renfrew Cross Renfrew PA4 8PF
Received 21 Aug 2008 - Decided08/0526/PP
Extensions to existing dwellinghouse, including linking to existing outbuilding and construction of swimming pool, relocation of LPG tank and installation of ground heat recovery system
Wateryett Burnthills Road Lochwinnoch PA12 4JR
Received 16 Jun 2008 - Decided08/0532/PP
Replacement of existing cladding, the replacement of existing windows and the addition of new windows.
L Block University Of The West Of Scotland High Street Paisley PA1 2BE
Received 17 Jun 2008 - Decided08/0531/PP
Erection of first floor extension to dwelling house with rear balcony and alterations to existing front and rear porches.
2 Stanely Cottage 40 Gleniffer Road Paisley PA2 8UD
Received 17 Jun 2008 - Decided08/0530/PP
Erection of two storey Class 4 business units with associated parking.
15 Lorne Road Hillington Park Glasgow G52 4HG
Received 17 Jun 2008 - Decided08/0957/TP
Pruning of crown of 1 no. sycamore tree
19 Arniston Way Paisley PA3 4BZ
Received 29 Oct 2008 - Decided13/0260/PP
Erection of single storey extension to rear and side of dwellinghouse.
18 Bobbins Gate Paisley PA1 2NY
Received 10 Apr 2013 - Decided13/0259/PP
Erection of porch to front of dwellinghouse.
33 Anderson Road Bishopton PA7 5EW
Received 11 Apr 2013 - Decided08/0453/PP
Conversion & extension of existing farm buildings to form dwellinghouse(NEW HOUSING DEVELOPMENT)
Meiklefield Farm Barochan Road Houston Johnstone PA6 7BT
Received 27 May 2008 - Decided96/1089/PP
Erection of residential development.
Thomson Street Johnstone
Received 22 Nov 1996 - Decided08/0486/PP
Installation of dormer to rear of dwelling house
111 Corsebar Road Paisley PA2 9PZ
Received 4 Jun 2008 - Decided08/0478/PP
Erection of conservatory to rear of dwelling house.
15 Neuk Avenue Houston Johnstone PA6 7DP
Received 2 Jun 2008 - Decided99/0618/LB
Erection of fascia sign, window signage and a projecting sign illuminated by trough lights.
Tourist Information Centre 9A Gilmour Street Paisley
Received 23 Jun 1999 - Decided08/1075/PP
Erection of two storey extension to side of dwelling house
12 Braefoot Crescent Paisley PA2 7TF
Received 3 Dec 2008 - Decided08/0157/PP
Change of use from shop to residential flat and associated alterations.
86 Neilston Road Paisley PA2 6EJ
Received 25 Feb 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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