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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27,905 approved · 1,930 refused · 1,374 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
- Decided04/1238/PP
Erection of 2 storey extension to side of existing house.
34 Cardell Avenue Paisley
Received 30 Sept 2004 - Decided04/1421/NA
Formation of wetland areas, burrow pit and flood defence embankment with associated landscaping and diversion of watercourse.
Land To East Of White Cart Water South Of Kirkland Bridge By Jackton
Received 16 Nov 2004 - Decided04/1420/NA
Formation of wetland areas, borrow pit and flood defence embankment with associated landscaping and fencing and diversion of watercourse.
Lands To East Of Kittoch Water South Of Kittoch Bridge By Carmunnock
Received 16 Nov 2004 - Decided04/1419/PP
Erection of single storey rear extension to dwelling house.
59 Sandielands Avenue Erskine
Received 15 Nov 2004 - Decided04/1418/PP
Erection of a two storey side extension to dwelling house.
96 Abbotsford Crescent Paisley
Received 15 Nov 2004 - Decided04/0285/PP
Conversion of 'India Tyres Club' to form 10 flatted dwellings.
14 -24 High Street Renfrew PA4 8QR
Received 15 Mar 2004 - Decided04/0704/PP
Erection of 2 No dwelling houses.
Craigston Place Johnstone
Received 7 Jun 2004 - Decided04/1417/PP
Erection of single storey side extension to dwelling house.
4 Meadows Avenue Erskine
Received 15 Nov 2004 - Decided99/0633/PP
Erection of rear conservatory to dwelling house.
210 Millfield Hill Erskine
Received 28 Jun 1999 - Decided99/0632/PP
Change of use of existing first floor level bar/lounge area to form open plan office area for Class 2 use.
Glenfield Auction Market Glenfield Road Paisley
Received 28 Jun 1999 - Decided99/0631/PP
Formation of front and rear dormer windows.
47 Roffey Park Road Paisley
Received 28 Jun 1999 - Decided99/0630/PP
Erection of a rear extension to dwelling house.
2 Amochrie Drive Paisley
Received 28 Jun 1999 - Decided99/0629/PP
Erection of a rear conservatory to dwelling house.
1 Alexandra Drive Paisley
Received 25 Jun 1999 - Decided99/0628/AD
Erection of two fascia signs illuminated by trough lights.
8 Incle Street Paisley
Received 25 Jun 1999 - Decided99/0627/PP
Erection of replacement conservatory..
1 Bowfield Cottages Howwood
Received 25 Jun 1999 - Decided99/0626/PP
Erection of conservatory to rear of dwelling house.
5 Millfield Meadows Erskine
Received 25 Jun 1999 - Decided98/1198/PP
Residential development.
Andrews Street/Blythswood Drive Paisley
Received 2 Dec 1998 - Decided99/0328/PP
Part change of use of shop to allow hot food sales and erection of rear ventilation flue.
12 High Street Renfrew
Received 9 Apr 1999 - Decided99/0327/PP
Re-instatement works to front embankment and access driveway, reconstruction of demolished wall with replacement iron railings (In retrospect).
8 Castle Terrace Bridge Of Weir
Received 9 Apr 1999 - Decided99/0326/PP
Erection of a rear conservatory.
431 Ritchie Park Johnstone
Received 9 Apr 1999 - Decided99/0325/PP
Erection of a rear conservatory.
8 Moorburn Place Linwood
Received 8 Apr 1999 - Decided99/0324/TP
Felling of one tree.
Willow Place Johnstone
Received 8 Apr 1999 - Decided99/0323/PP
Change of use of residential accommodation (upper floors) to hotel with associated alterations and extension to public house and formation of beer garden.
The Ferry Inn Ferry Road Renfrew
Received 8 Apr 1999 - Decided99/0322/PP
Erection of a block of 16 flats (Part amendment to Planning consent 98/510/PP).
Maxwellton Road Paisley
Received 8 Apr 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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