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77 in the last 90 days24 in the last 3010 in the last 1493% approveddecisions typically take 63 days

Source: Inverclyde Council planning register · updated daily

Showing 1 to 5 of 80 · received or decided in the last 90 days

Site Of Former St Ninian's Parish Church Norfolk Road Greenock
Residential development for 23 units (affordable housing) with associated parking, landscaping, open space and infrastructure
PendingReceived 22 Oct 202626/0192/IC
16 Silverbirch Wynd Port Glasgow PA14 6QY
Formation of two front and one rear dormers
PendingReceived 22 Oct 202626/0200/IC
Orbiston 100 Newark Street Greenock PA16 7TG
Removal of three Ash trees and crown lifting one Lime tree
PendingReceived 21 Oct 202626/0019/TRE
87 Lairds Dyke Inverkip PA16 0FN
Garage conversion and formation of front bay window extension
PendingReceived 20 Oct 202626/0195/IC
22 Belmont Road Kilmacolm PA13 4LZ
Formation of raised deck, balustrade and screening to rear
PendingReceived 19 Oct 202626/0197/IC

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House prices in Inverclyde Council: average £115,401, +5.4% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Inverclyde Council received?

Inverclyde Council received 320 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 93%.

How long does Inverclyde Council take to decide applications?

Inverclyde Council takes an average of 63 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate for Inverclyde Council?

Inverclyde Council approves 93% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.

How do I object to a planning application in Inverclyde Council?

Submit your representation to Inverclyde Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Inverclyde Council planning portal.

Planning data sourced from Inverclyde Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

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Inverclyde Council is a key local authority in Scotland, established in 1996 to serve the Inverclyde area. This council succeeded the Inverclyde District Council, which operated from 1975 to 1996, and plays a vital role in managing planning applications and local development within the region. The council is currently led by Stephen McCabe (Labour), who has held the position since 6 March 2025. Stuart Jamieson serves as Chief Executive since May 2025. The council comprises 22 councillors, with the most recent election held on 5 May 2022.

The council area encompasses 32 towns and villages, including Gourock, Greenock and Port Glasgow. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Inverclyde Council received 320 planning applications. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (121), outline applications (23), tree works (23). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Inverclyde Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Inverclyde Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.