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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27,905 approved · 1,930 refused · 1,374 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
- Decided95/0106/AD
Erection of an illuminated sign.
Glasgow Airport St Andrews Drive Paisley
Received 6 Feb 1995 - Decided95/0104/PP
Erection of a vehicle services building.
Received 3 Feb 1995 - Decided95/0103/LB
Erection of extension to Childrens' Nursery.
The Lodge House Neilston Road Paisley
Received 3 Feb 1995 - Decided95/0102/PP
Erection of extension to Childrens' Nursery and siting of a temporary building during construction works.
The Lodge House Neilston Road Paisley
Received 3 Feb 1995 - Decided95/0101/PP
Demolition of chimneys and re-roofing with concrete tiles.
12 Thornhill Drive Elderslie
Received 3 Feb 1995 - Decided95/0100/PP
Alterations to existing shopfront, infill of vent opening, siting of external refrigeration unit at existing food unit.
Hillington Shopping Centre Hillington
Received 3 Feb 1995 - Decided96/0461/PP
Erection of airport related uses comprising distribution warehousing, business accommodation, surface car parking, hotel and restaurant and including road infrastructure and associated landscaping.
Netherton Farm Abbotsinch Road Renfew
Received 20 May 1996 - Decided95/0500/LB
Display of 2 No. fascia signs comprising individually illuminated letters, one double-sided projecting sign and replacement sign above the door.
1 High Street Paisley
Received 19 May 1995 - Decided95/0499/LB
Demolition of outbuilding and erection of rear extension.
11 Low Barholm Kilbarchan
Received 18 May 1995 - Decided95/0498/AD
Display of 2 No. fascia signs comprising individually illuminated letters, one double-sided externally illuminated projecting sign and replacement sign above the door.
1 High Street Paisley
Received 19 May 1995 - Decided95/0497/PP
Erection of a side extension to dwelling house.
26 Langside Park Kilbarchan
Received 19 May 1995 - Decided95/0496/PP
Conversion of attic space and formation of front dormer.
2 Dunchurch Road Paisley
Received 19 May 1995 - Decided95/0495/PP
Alterations to form telephone switchroom.
7/9 George Street Johnstone
Received 18 May 1995 - Decided95/0494/PP
Erection of a dwelling house.
83 Hazelwood Road Bridge Of Weir
Received 18 May 1995 - Decided95/0493/PP
Erection of a conservatory.
69 Dunvegan Avenue Elderslie
Received 18 May 1995 - Decided95/0365/AD
Erection of sign boards.
Glasgow Airport Caldeonia Way East Paisley
Received 18 Apr 1995 - Decided03/0877/VR
Modification of application reference 02/1119/PP, condition one to extend period to commence development from 6 months to 12 months from date of permission, with 24 months completion period.
Manswrae Farm Kilbarchan Road Bridge Of Weir.
Received 21 Jul 2003 - Decided03/1189/PP
Erection of a rear conservatory to dwelling house.
14 Millfield Walk Erskine.
Received 9 Oct 2003 - Decided03/1188/PP
Renewal of temporary permission for single storey office and erection of a first floor office and stair.
St Andrews Drive Glasgow Airport Paisley.
Received 9 Oct 2003 - Decided03/1187/PP
Erection of a rear conservatory to dwelling house.
18 The Moorings Paisley.
Received 9 Oct 2003 - Decided03/1185/PP
Erection of single storey rear extension to dwelling house.
The Cottage Station Road Howwood.
Received 9 Oct 2003 - Decided02/1308/AD
Erection of fascia signs comprising halo lit individual lettering on 3 frontages.
Mirage Restaurant 59 Broomlands Street Paisley
Received 6 Dec 2002 - Decided03/1064/PP
Erection of rear conservatory.
511 Castle Gait Paisley
Received 3 Sept 2003 - Decided02/0775/LB
Demolition of listed building and site clearance.
13 - 17 Clyde Street Renfrew
Received 22 Jul 2002
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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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