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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27,905 approved · 1,930 refused · 1,374 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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.
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- Decided99/1143/PP
Installation of replacement windows.
Flat 0/2 95 Glasgow Road Paisley
Received 7 Dec 1999 - Decided99/1142/LB
Demolition of existing remaining structure and erection of 16 flatted residential properties with access from common courtyard.
The Institute Maxwellton Road Paisley
Received 3 Dec 1999 - Decided99/1141/PP
Erection of a two storey side extension to dwelling house.
20 Park Gardens Kilbarchan
Received 3 Dec 1999 - Decided99/1140/PP
Renewal of application 94/1112/PP (erection of bakery store and six lock-up garages).
38 Wellmeadow Street Paisley
Received 2 Dec 1999 - Decided99/1005/PP
Erection of 30no. residential flats with associated roads and car parking.
Golf Drive Paisley
Received 20 Oct 1999 - Decided99/1004/PP
Erection of rear extension to dwelling house.
25 Kingston Road Bishopton
Received 19 Oct 1999 - Decided99/1003/PP
Erection of extension to factory premises.
Millarston In. Est. Fulbar Road Paisley
Received 19 Oct 1999 - Decided99/1002/PP
Erection of 1.0 metre gate.
4 Carriagehill Drive Paisley
Received 19 Oct 1999 - Decided99/1001/PP
Erection of rear extension to dwelling house.
Ardshiel Glengowan Road Bridge Of Weir
Received 19 Oct 1999 - Decided99/1000/PP
Erection of a steel framed portable building.
Mary Street Johnstone
Received 19 Oct 1999 - Decided99/0999/PP
Erection of 5 industrial units and unit for vehicle auction sales, all with associated parking and servicing.
Burnbrae Road Linwood
Received 18 Oct 1999 - Decided99/0998/PP
Installation of double glazed windows and door.
1 Lyles Land North Street Houston
Received 19 Oct 1999 - Decided99/0997/PP
Installation of velux windows to front and dormer to rear elevation of dwelling house.
135 Old Greenock Road Bishopton
Received 18 Oct 1999 - Decided99/0859/AD
Erection of internally illuminated fascia sign.
Johnstons Pheonix Retail Park Linwood
Received 1 Sept 1999 - Decided96/1119/PP
Proposed rear dormer to form bedroom and en-suite toilet.
29 Dunvegan Avenue Elderslie
Received 3 Dec 1996 - Decided99/0858/PP
Erection of a side extension to dwelling house.
2 Millfield Gardens Erskine
Received 1 Sept 1999 - Decided99/0857/PP
Erection of 38 dwelling houses and 18 flats.
Ferguslie Mills Maxwellton Trading Estate Paisley
Received 1 Sept 1999 - Decided99/0856/PP
1. Erection of a replacement garage, 2. Erection of a greenhouse and shed, and 3. Widening of entrance gateway.
Westhill Prieston Road Bridge Of Weir
Received 1 Sept 1999 - Decided99/0855/PP
Installation of replacement front and rear dormer windows.
Flat 3/1 53 Underwood Road Paisley
Received 1 Sept 1999 - Decided99/0854/PP
Removal of existing window and installation of new bay window.
15 Turnhill Drive Erskine
Received 1 Sept 1999 - Decided99/0853/PP
Erection of a conservatory to the rear of dwelling house.
47 St Annes Wynd Erskine
Received 1 Sept 1999 - Decided99/0852/PP
Erection of car dealership with associated car parking, car display area, service access and associated landscaping.
Dundonald Road/Arniston Way/Renfrew Road Paisley
Received 8 Sept 1999 - Decided00/0061/PP
Erection of conservatory to the rear of dwelling house.
25 Kilgraston Road Bridge Of Weir
Received 4 Feb 2000 - Decided00/0060/VR
Modification to condition 4 of planning consent 99/0011/PP to extend the hours of trading until 11 p.m., seven days a week.
Abbotsinch Retail Park Renfrew Road Paisley
Received 4 Feb 2000
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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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