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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27,905 approved · 1,930 refused · 1,374 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
- Decided03/0714/AD
Externally illuminated fascia display, removal of window displays and replacement with glass effect window treatment.
Co-Op Welcome 20 High Barholm Kilbarchan
Received 11 Jun 2003 - Decided03/0713/PP
Erection of single storey rear extension and conservatory to dwelling house.
9 Holmpark Bishopton
Received 11 Jun 2003 - Decided03/0635/PP
Erection of dormer to rear of dwelling house.
21 Pinkerton Lane Renfrew
Received 27 May 2003 - Decided03/0408/PP
Erection of single storey side/rear wraparound extension to dwellinghouse.
26 Bathgo Avenue Paisley
Received 7 Apr 2003 - Unknown04/0631/AF
Erection of portal frame shed for farm vehicles.
Easthills Farm Auchenhean Road Lochwinnoch
Received 19 May 2004 - Decided04/0452/PP
Erection of first floor extension above garage (and conversion of garage to habitable accommodation) to semi-detached dwelling house.
195 Turnhill Drive Erskine
Received 13 Apr 2004 - Appeal decided01/0711/AD
(A) Erection of an externally illuminated projecting sign. and(B) Erection of an internally illuminated fascia sign.
26 High Street Paisley
Received 9 Jul 2001 - Decided03/0640/PP
Erection of a single garage to rear of property.
39 Windsor Crescent Paisley
Received 28 May 2003 - Decided03/0536/PP
Erection of a two storey side extension to dwelling house.
21 King George Place Renfrew
Received 6 May 2003 - Decided03/0542/PP
Erection of a conservatory to rear of dwelling house.
88 Rashieburn Erskine
Received 7 May 2003 - Decided03/0174/PP
Erection of an external entrance ramp and enlargement of one existing window.
The Lord Lounsdale Lounsdale Road Paisley
Received 17 Feb 2003 - Decided03/0258/PP
Erection of a single storey extension to the rear of dwellinghouse.
42 Methuen Road Renfrew
Received 4 Mar 2003 - Decided03/0467/PP
Erection of single storey extension to front of dwelling house.
20 Yarrow Crescent Bishopton
Received 16 Apr 2003 - Decided03/0466/PP
Amendement of Condition 2 of planning consent 93/0282/PP to allow use of premises for Class 3 only and amendment of Condition 3 on planning consent ref 93/282/PP to allow non-microwave cooking and erection of an external extractor duct and flue.
2-4 High Street Lochwinnoch
Received 16 Apr 2003 - Decided02/1369/AD
Erection of signs.
17 Lawn Street Paisley
Received 23 Dec 2002 - Decided03/0443/LB
Change of use and conversion of vacant building to dwelling house and erection of 3.8m high boundary wall.
Johnstone Castle Tower Road Johnstone
Received 10 Apr 2003 - Appeal decided03/0464/PP
Part A - Demolition of existing extension to rear of property and erection of single storey extension to rear ,andPart B - Erection of conservatory to front .
8 Kilnknowe Cottages Midton Road Howwood
Received 16 Apr 2003 - Decided03/0463/AD
Display of 6 non-illuminated signboards and 5 flags and poles.
Site At Park Road/Stanely Road Paisley
Received 16 Apr 2003 - Decided03/0151/PP
Erection of front and rear dormers to dwellinghouse.
381 Glasgow Road Paisley
Received 7 Feb 2003 - Decided02/1260/PP
Creation of new shopfront, replacement rooflights on side and gable elevation and bricking up of existing window on side elevation. (In Retrospect).
17 Lawn Street Paisley
Received 21 Nov 2002 - Decided03/0488/PP
Erection of a single storey rear extension to dwelling house.
6 Cherrywood Road Elderslie
Received 22 Apr 2003 - Decided03/0484/LB
Formation of low pitched metal roof over existing roof.
South Lodge Gates Road Lochwinnoch
Received 22 Apr 2003 - Decided03/0461/PP
Erection of 2 storey side extension and erection of rear balcony at 1st floor level.
8 Tanar Avenue Renfrew
Received 16 Apr 2003 - Decided03/0270/AD
Overhead illuminated advertisement display.
30 Abercorn Street Paisley
Received 6 Mar 2003
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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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