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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27,905 approved · 1,930 refused · 1,374 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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Article 4 direction areasBoundary dataset not connected
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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
- Decided00/0099/PP
Extension of existing rear dormer.
37 Main Road Castlehead Paisley
Received 21 Feb 2000 - Decided00/0097/PP
Erection of a side extension to dwellinghouse.
8 Sandringham Drive Elderslie
Received 21 Feb 2000 - Decided04/1011/PP
Sub-division of one dwelling into two and erection of single storey extension to west elevation.
20 East Fulton Darluith Road Linwood
Received 6 Aug 2004 - Decided05/0560/PP
Erection of single storey extension and decking to rear of dwelling house.
37 Stanely Avenue Paisley PA2 9LE
Received 23 May 2005 - Decided05/0557/PP
Erection of UPVC Conservatory to rear of property.
9 Craigiehall Way Erskine PA8 7DA
Received 23 May 2005 - Decided05/0556/PP
Erection of extension to side of dwelling house.
85 Old Greenock Road Bishopton PA7 5BB
Received 23 May 2005 - Decided05/0555/LB
Erection of 1st floor extension to side of dwelling house.
66 Sandielands Avenue Erskine PA8 7BS
Received 23 May 2005 - Decided05/0770/PP
Erection of single storey extension (conservatory) to the rear of dwelling house.
36 Victoria Road Brookfield Johnstone PA5 8UA
Received 12 Jul 2005 - Decided05/0625/PP
Alterations and single storey extension to rear of dwelling house.
95 Banchory Avenue Inchinnan Erskine Renfrew PA4 9QG
Received 7 Jun 2005 - Decided05/0758/PP
Erection of a 11.7m high streetworks telecommunications monopole and associated cabinets.
Land To North West Of Gleniffer Hotel Glenburn Road Paisley.
Received 7 Jul 2005 - Decided05/0377/PP
Erection of garage and decking to rear of dwelling house.
170 Hawkhead Road Paisley PA2 7BQ
Received 11 Apr 2005 - Decided05/0429/PP
Internal and external refurbishment and replacement of external cladding/screens.
Milliken Park Garage Cochranemill Road Johnstone PA5 8PY
Received 21 Apr 2005 - Decided05/0624/PP
Erection of a two storey side extension to dwelling house.
7 Merlin Way Paisley PA3 4QA
Received 7 Jun 2005 - Decided00/0096/TP
Felling of tree 25 (allowing for retention of tree 25A) and crown lifting of trees 32,33,35,41,42,43 and 78.
18A Park Road Paisley
Received 21 Feb 2000 - Decided00/0095/LB
Alteration to fenestration, doors and detailing of end elevation and internal alterations.
India Tyre Factory Greenock Road Inchinnan
Received 21 Feb 2000 - Decided99/1178/LB
Erection of timber decking to include associated soft and hard landscaping (in retrospect).
East Mill Formakin Estate Bishopton
Received 20 Dec 1999 - Decided99/1177/LB
Installation of replacement windows to upper floor.
70 High Street Johnstone
Received 20 Dec 1999 - Decided99/1176/PP
Erection of a single storey rear extension to dwelling house.
9 Parkhill Drive Lochwinnoch
Received 20 Dec 1999 - Decided99/1175/AD
Erection of illuminated fascia sign.
20 High Barholm Kilbarchan
Received 20 Dec 1999 - Decided99/1174/PP
Erection of flue duct to rear of gable wall.
59 High Street Paisley Paisley
Received 20 Dec 1999 - Decided99/1173/PP
Installation of trolley shelters in existing car park.
Linwood Road Paisley
Received 20 Dec 1999 - Decided99/1172/PP
Demolition and reconstruction of part of dwelling house and erection of 4 car garage.
Garthland Lodge Lochwinnoch
Received 20 Dec 1999 - Decided99/1171/PP
Shop front alterations including installation of new roller shutter.
14 Moss Street Paisley
Received 20 Dec 1999 - Decided99/1039/PP
Alterations to doorway on front elevation of dwelling house.
19 Shuttle Street Kilbarchan
Received 1 Nov 1999
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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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