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Inverclyde planning applications

271 applications. 98% approved. 58 days to decide.

As of July 2026, PlanIndex holds 271 planning applications from Inverclyde. 208 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 98% of clear-cut outcomes approved.

208
Decided 12 months to July 2026
271
New applications 12 months to July 2026
63
Awaiting decision

Latest applications

Data to July 2026

  • 26/0135/IC Awaiting decision

    5 Glamis Place Greenock PA16 7NB

    Formation of driveway to front of house

    Submitted 21 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0015/TRE Awaiting decision

    Seafield Cottage Lane Greenock PA16 7QZ

    Treeworks to prune one Beech tree

    Submitted 21 Jul 2026 Trees
  • 26/0134/IC Awaiting decision

    16 Lylefoot Crescent Greenock PA16 7TJ

    Installation of replacement balcony

    Submitted 21 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0131/IC Awaiting decision

    Balclutha Court Care Home 48 Forsyth Street Greenock PA16 8DY

    Installation of glass balustrade around existing first floor terrace on southwest elevation

    Submitted 17 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0012/PA Awaiting decision

    Ladymuir Forest Kilmacolm

    Formation of road access for forestry operations

    Submitted 16 Jul 2026 Prior approval
  • 26/0130/IC Awaiting decision

    44 Cowal View Gourock PA19 1HD

    Alterations to garage to form garden room with raised decking and screening

    Submitted 15 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0013/LB Awaiting decision

    Municipal Buildings Clyde Square Greenock

    Replacement of 12 windows on north-west elevation fronting Wallace Place

    Submitted 15 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/0129/IC Awaiting decision

    Flat 2-1 79 Albert Road Gourock PA19 1NJ

    Change of use of residential flat to short-term let

    Submitted 14 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0128/IC Awaiting decision

    Old Hall Finlaystone Road Kilmacolm PA13 4RY

    Conversion of attached outbuilding to habitable accommodation

    Submitted 13 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0127/IC Awaiting decision

    Flat 1 Rowallan Duchal Road Kilmacolm PA13 4AS

    Installation of six rooflights at roof of dwelling

    Submitted 9 Jul 2026 Full applications

Recent decisions

Data to July 2026

  • 26/0103/IC Granted

    75 Mathie Crescent Gourock PA19 1YX

    Alterations to rear window to form door and formation of timber deck

    Decided 24 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0001/CA Granted

    Shop 3 Bute Street Gourock PA19 1SX

    Display of externally illuminated signage

    Decided 21 Jul 2026 Advertising
  • 26/0073/IC Granted

    44 Murdieston Street Greenock PA15 4SJ

    Variation to Condition 3 of planning permission IC/03/470 to permit the premises to remain open until 23:00 seven days per week

    Decided 21 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0079/IC Granted

    54 Manor Crescent Gourock PA19 1UZ

    Erection of single storey side and rear extension and formation of front facing balcony

    Decided 21 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0098/IC Granted

    37 Newton Street Greenock PA16 8SB

    External alterations to remove existing utility room, form raised platform and replace rear garden access stair

    Decided 21 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0071/IC Granted

    1 Lyle Road Greenock PA16 7QT

    Formation of raised deck to front and side of dwelling

    Decided 13 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0096/IC Granted

    54 Taymouth Drive Gourock PA19 1HJ

    Installation of patio doors in place of existing window

    Decided 10 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0009/TRE Granted

    6 Lodge Park Kilmacolm PA13 4PY

    Removal of one Beech tree

    Decided 9 Jul 2026 Trees
  • 25/0040/TRE Granted

    1 - 3 Brisbane Street Greenock PA16 8LS

    Treeworks to crown reduce and prune 16 trees

    Decided 8 Jul 2026 Trees
  • 26/0005/TRE Granted

    48 Ashton Road Gourock PA19 1AA

    Pollarding of three Sycamore trees

    Decided 7 Jul 2026 Trees

Decision speed

12 months to July 2026, where both dates are published

  1. Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 93 45%
  2. 8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 89 43%
  3. Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 26 13%

Common questions

How many planning applications does Inverclyde decide?

In the 12 months to July 2026, Inverclyde decided 208 planning applications. 98% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.

How long does a planning decision take in Inverclyde?

The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 58 days over the 12 months to July 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.

How many Inverclyde decisions arrive within the eight week target?

Of the 208 decisions in the 12 months to July 2026 where both dates are published, 45% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 88% within thirteen weeks.

When is planning activity busiest in Inverclyde?

February 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to July 2026, with 29 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.

How do I find a planning application by its reference number?

Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.

Cite these figures

Inverclyde: 271 planning applications on record as of July 2026. Trailing 12 months: 208 decided, 98% approved, median 58 days to a decision. 271 new applications received in the same period. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.