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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27,905 approved · 1,930 refused · 1,374 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
Explore published planning boundaries and follow their source records for designation details. Coverage varies: an empty map does not mean there are no restrictions. Check the council’s current maps and documents before relying on a boundary.
Conservation areas8 mapped area records
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
- Decided96/0465/LB
Replacement of existing sign panel and projecting sign.
6 St Mirren Street Paisley
Received 21 May 1996 - Decided95/0061/TC
Felling of one tree.
Westhill Prieston Road Bridge Of Weir
Received 23 Jan 1995 - Decided95/0060/PP
Installation of double glazed window and patio door.
25 Ard Road Renfrew
Received 23 Jan 1995 - Decided95/0059/PP
Erection of rear extension to dwelling house.
West Lodge 226 Glasgow Road Paisley
Received 23 Jan 1995 - Decided95/0058/PP
Change of use, alterations and sub-division of existing Mansion House, Mill and Stable Block to form 14 Dwellings, reconstruction of former Dwellings to form 3. Reformation of vehicular access to Gatehead and Mill, creation of new estate access, erection
Formakin Estate Bishopton
Received 20 Jan 1995 - Decided96/0480/PP
Erection of a rear conservatory.
69 Roffey Park Road Paisley
Received 23 May 1996 - Decided96/0481/TP
Proposed crown lifting of a Scottish Pine tree.
38 Greenways Court Paisley PA2 9HH
Received 23 May 1996 - Decided94/1322/PP
Removal of rendering and alterations to door and windows.
96 Neilston Road Paisley
Received 9 Dec 1994 - Decided94/1321/AD
Erection of halo illuminated signs.
27 High Street Paisley
Received 9 Dec 1994 - Decided94/1320/VR
Vary terms of Condition 3 (restriction in occupancy relative to application no. 93/894/PP).
101 Abercorn Street Paisley
Received 9 Dec 1994 - Decided94/1319/LB
Removal of pews.
Former Orr Square Church Orr Square Paisley
Received 9 Dec 1994 - Decided94/1318/PP
Erection of a detached garage.
3 Quarrelton Grove Johnstone
Received 8 Dec 1994 - Decided94/1317/PP
Installation of replacement double glazed windows.
1 Maxwellton Street Paisley
Received 8 Dec 1994 - Decided94/1316/TP
Felling of trees.
Formakin Estate Bishopton
Received 8 Dec 1994 - Decided94/1193/PP
Alterations to perimeter fence including partial removal and erection of additional fencing to define altered boundary of site, erection of gas storage area, fencing of cooling towers (2) and gas cylinders and creation of car park.
Hillington Industrial Estate Hillington
Received 2 Nov 1994 - Decided94/1192/TP
Felling of two Ash trees.
Gallacher Avenue/Forrest Walk Paisley
Received 2 Nov 1994 - Decided94/1052/TC
Felling of one tree.
Ardgryffe Crescent Houston
Received 28 Sept 1994 - Decided94/1051/TP
Felling of 2 no. trees.
Collins Tyre Services 42 Beith Road Johnstone
Received 28 Sept 1994 - Decided94/1050/RD
Erection of a replacement community hall.
Churchill Avenue Johnstone
Received 28 Sept 1994 - Decided94/1049/PP
Erection of agricultural shed.
Turningshaw Farm Houston
Received 28 Sept 1994 - Decided94/1048/PP
Change of use of bookmakers to hot food take away.
8 Macdowall Street Johnstone
Received 28 Sept 1994 - Decided94/1047/PP
Erection of a conservatory.
4 Cyprus Avenue Elderslie
Received 28 Sept 1994 - Decided94/1046/PP
Change of use of commercial premises to form 4 flats at first floor level, and alterations to shopfronts.
23/25 Moss Street Paisley
Received 28 Sept 1994 - Decided94/1045/PP
Conversion of existing stone barn to dwelling house and conversion of Dutch barn to form loose box and store.
Greenhill Barn Barochan Road Houston
Received 27 Sept 1994
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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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