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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 dates32,320Searchable applications
138Recorded as pending
94%Approval rate · 29,835 approved or refused records
1,930Refused applications
27,905 approved · 1,930 refused · 1,374 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 18 Nov 1987 to 21 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 27 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
- Decided14/0014/PP
Erection of single storey extension to side of dwellinghouse.
21 Ryat Linn Erskine PA8 6HL
Received 10 Jan 2014 - Decided14/0013/LB
Internal and external alterations to outbuilding
Kilallan Kilallan Road Houston Johnstone PA6 7HX
Received 10 Jan 2014 - Decided13/0791/TP
Crown reduction of one cherry tree by 30%
17 Arniston Way Paisley PA3 4BZ
Received 11 Nov 2013 - Decided13/0795/PP
Change of use from open space to private garden ground.
45 Umachan Erskine PA8 7FG
Received 12 Nov 2013 - Decided13/0790/LB
Erection of single storey extension to side and rear of dwellinghouse comprising pool house, double garage and ancillary accommodation.
Whiteleigh Stanely Road Paisley PA2 6HJ
Received 11 Nov 2013 - Decided13/0789/PP
Erection of single storey extension to side and rear of dwellinghouse comprising pool house, double garage and ancillary accommodation.
Whiteleigh Stanely Road Paisley PA2 6HJ
Received 11 Nov 2013 - Decided13/0788/PP
Change of use from offices (Class 2) to children's nursery (Class 10).
Unit A 6 Albert Road Renfrew PA4 8ET
Received 11 Nov 2013 - Decided07/0155/PP
Re-location of existing telecoms tower and compound 51m to the west.
Nether Johnstone Farm Barochan Road Johnstone PA5 8YP
Received 5 Feb 2007 - Decided07/0246/PP
Phase 1 and 1(a) of development containing 3 two storey and 1 three storey class 4 business units with associated roads, parking and landscaping. (Reserved Matters application for 04/0562/PP)
Land To South West Of Junction With Inchinnan Road Marchfield Avenue Paisley
Received 2 Mar 2007 - Decided07/0161/PP
Erection of single storey extension to side of dwelling house
9 Forties Road Houston Johnstone PA6 7JP
Received 7 Feb 2007 - Decided07/0183/PP
Erection of single storey extension to rear of dwelling house.
15 Beardmore Cottages Inchinnan Renfrew PA4 9PE
Received 12 Feb 2007 - Decided06/1011/AD
Display of fascia sign comprising internally illuminated individual letters and logo and externally illuminated projecting sign
24 High Street Paisley PA1 2BS
Received 20 Sept 2006 - Decided07/0397/PP
Installation of patio doors and replacement windows.
Flat E 13 Simons Crescent Renfrew PA4 8TF
Received 11 Apr 2007 - Decided07/0378/PP
Formation of off-road parking bay at rear of dwelling house (in retrospect)
56 Burnfoot Crescent Paisley PA2 8NP
Received 5 Apr 2007 - Unknown07/0214/PP
Erection of a conservatory to rear of dwellinghouse
8 Parkvale Gardens Erskine PA8 7LG
Received 20 Feb 2007 - Decided07/0050/PP
Erection of two storey extension to side of dwelling house
103 Durrockstock Road Paisley PA2 0AR
Received 18 Jan 2007 - Decided07/0128/TP
Felling of one beech tree (In retrospect)
27 Ballater Drive Inchinnan Renfrew PA4 9QD
Received 31 Jan 2007 - Decided07/0311/PP
Formation of enlarged dormer to rear of dwelling house.
7 Corsebar Crescent Paisley PA2 9QA
Received 16 Mar 2007 - Decided08/0467/LB
Installation of 6 roof lights and satellite dish to roof space of listed building.
15-19 Abercorn Street Paisley PA3 4AA
Received 29 May 2008 - Decided07/0345/PP
Installation of front dormer and alterations to rear dormer on dwelling house.
17 Campsie Drive Paisley PA2 8DP
Received 27 Mar 2007 - Decided06/1382/PP
Erection of single storey extension to side of dwelling house
24 Millfield Drive Erskine PA8 6JA
Received 28 Dec 2006 - Decided07/0310/PP
Change of use of retail units to form cafe / hot food take-away and installation of catering extraction canopy with ceiling mounted extraction fan (in retrospect).
Units 19 And 20 And 21 Inshops Paisley Centre 23 High Street Paisley PA1 2AF
Received 14 Mar 2007 - Decided07/0308/PP
Erection of 2 storey extension to side of dwelling house
2 Balmoral Road Elderslie Johnstone PA5 9QT
Received 14 Mar 2007 - Decided07/0074/AD
Display of 3 non - illuminated free - standing panel signs.
Roundabout Junction With High Street And Glebe Street Glasgow Road Renfrew
Received 22 Jan 2007
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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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