Planning application
Port Glasgow Library 12 Fore Street Port Glasgow PA14 5EQ
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Installation of two air source heat pumps within an external compound and associated pipework. Installation of boxed pipework attached to south-east corner of building and changes to existing plant within plantroom
As published by the council, reference 26/0017/LB
Application record
- Reference
- 26/0017/LB
- Type
- Listed Building Consent
- Status
- Pending Consideration
- Received
- 14 Sep 2026
- Validated
- 14 Sep 2026
- Ward
- Ward 2 - Inverclyde East Central
- Parish
- Port Glasgow East Community Council
- Postcode
- PA14 5EQ
Comment by 23 October 2026
The council is taking comments on this application until then. Have your say on Inverclyde's portal.
Site history
Applications at this address on the Inverclyde register
This site has had 10 applications since 2019: 8 approved, 0 refused.
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26/0165/IC Awaiting decision
Port Glasgow Library 12 Fore Street Port Glasgow PA14 5EQ
Installation of two air source heat pumps within an external compound and associated pipework
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21/0012/LB Granted
Port Glasgow Library 12 Fore Street Port Glasgow PA14 5EQ
Placement of reflective solar film in 9no. windows on the north and east elevations of the building
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21/0177/IC Granted
Port Glasgow Library 12 Fore Street Port Glasgow PA14 5EQ
Section 42 Application to remove Condition 1 of Consent ref: 21/0051/IC
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21/0008/LB Granted
Port Glasgow Library 12 Fore Street Port Glasgow PA14 5EQ
Erection of internal partition over walkway above library foyer
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21/0051/IC Granted
Port Glasgow Library 12 Fore Street Port Glasgow PA14 5EQ
Erection of bin store and associated landscaping
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21/0012/IC Granted
Port Glasgow Library 12 Fore Street Port Glasgow PA14 5EQ
Erection of glazed screening to external staff break area on balcony and erection of car parking barrier to form separated car parking area
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21/0002/LB Granted
Port Glasgow Library 12 Fore Street Port Glasgow PA14 5EQ
Removal of metal hand rail and addition of glazed paneling to top of balcony wall
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19/0037/LB Granted
Port Glasgow Library 12 Fore Street Port Glasgow PA14 5EQ
Alterations to building including replacement of windows, addition of fire escape door, internal sub-division and associated internal works
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19/0303/IC Granted
Port Glasgow Library 12 Fore Street Port Glasgow PA14 5EQ
Change of use of ground floor from library (Class 10) to offices (Class 4) and library (Class 10) with external and internal alterations consisting of replacement windows, installation of fire escape door, and internal sub-division of property
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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14 Sep 2026
Received by Inverclyde
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25 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 9 November 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Inverclyde took a median of 59 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
9 documents on file for this application
A planning file usually holds the application form, drawings and site plans, consultee responses, the officer's report and the decision notice.
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Open the documentsWhat happens while it is decided
This application is with Inverclyde for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Inverclyde decided heritage and listed building applications in a median of 59 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
About heritage and listed building applications
Listed building consent is needed for works that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without it is a criminal offence. More in our guide to planning application types.
Nearby applications
Within 0.3 miles
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Municipal Buildings Fore Street Port Glasgow PA14 5EQ
Internal alterations to Port Glasgow Municipal Buildings.
Granted Heritage and listed buildings 10 docs -
Port Glasgow Library 12 Fore Street Port Glasgow PA14 5EQ
Erection of glazed screening to external staff break area on balcony and erection of car parking barrier to form separated car parking area
Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 9 docs -
Port Glasgow Library 12 Fore Street Port Glasgow PA14 5EQ
Removal of metal hand rail and addition of glazed paneling to top of balcony wall
Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 6 docs -
Port Glasgow Library 12 Fore Street Port Glasgow PA14 5EQ
Erection of internal partition over walkway above library foyer
Granted Heritage and listed buildings 6 docs -
Port Glasgow Library 12 Fore Street Port Glasgow PA14 5EQ
Alterations to building including replacement of windows, addition of fire escape door, internal sub-division and associated internal works
Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 19 docs -
Port Glasgow Library 12 Fore Street Port Glasgow PA14 5EQ
Placement of reflective solar film in 9no. windows on the north and east elevations of the building
Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 6 docs
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26/0015/LB Awaiting decision
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26/0011/LB Granted
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26/0009/LB Granted
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