How many planning applications has Renfrewshire Council received?

Renfrewshire Council received 565 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 95%.

How long does Renfrewshire Council take to decide planning applications?

Renfrewshire Council takes an average of 67 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 Renfrewshire Council?

Renfrewshire Council approves 95% of planning applications. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

How do I search Renfrewshire Council planning applications?

You can search Renfrewshire Council planning applications by postcode on Planning Signal. Enter any postcode in the Renfrewshire Council area to see all nearby applications, filter by type, and track decisions in real time.

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

To object to a Renfrewshire Council planning application, you must submit your representation to Renfrewshire Council during the public consultation period — typically 21 days from the date the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows you the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Renfrewshire Council planning portal where objections can be submitted.

Renfrewshire Council Planning Applications

Search and explore Renfrewshire Council planning applications. Planning Signal is your free alternative to the Renfrewshire Council planning portal — search all recent applications, track decisions, and get alerts on new developments in the area.

Region: Scotland

About Renfrewshire Council

Renfrewshire Council serves as the local authority for Renfrewshire, one of Scotland's 32 council areas. Comprising 43 councillors, the council elects a provost to act as its ceremonial head and a leader from the largest political group. The council's headquarters is located at Renfrewshire House in Paisley, making it the central hub for planning applications and local governance in the area.

Governance

Leader: Iain Nicolson (SNP), since 18 May 2017

Chief Executive: Alan Russell, since November 2021

Founded: 2008

Last election: 6 May 2022

Political composition: SNP (20), Labour (12), Conservative (3), Reform UK (3), Liberal Democrat (1), Independent (4)

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to Renfrewshire Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Renfrewshire Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in Renfrewshire Council mention key planning constraints like heritage, flood risk, and environmental concerns
Council Boundary Map - Interactive map showing the council boundary and application locations
Full Details - View complete application details, dates and decision status

Council Insights

Property Prices

Area Information

Admin district: Renfrewshire
Parliamentary constituency: Paisley and Renfrewshire North
LSOA: Bishopton - 06

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications in Renfrewshire Council.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Renfrewshire Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in Renfrewshire Council

43 towns and villages. Click any town to search for planning applications nearby.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the Renfrewshire Council area.

A brief summary of Renfrewshire Council

There were no crimes reported in the Renfrewshire Council area during the most recent reporting period.

The council area encompasses 43 towns and villages, including Erskine, Johnstone, Paisley and Renfrew. Planning applications across these communities can be searched using the postcode search above.

Search Renfrewshire Council Planning Applications

Planning Signal provides a free, fast planning search for Renfrewshire Council. Use the postcode search above to find planning applications near any address in the Renfrewshire Council area. Unlike the official Renfrewshire Council planning portal, Planning Signal lets you save searches, watch individual applications, and receive email alerts when decisions are made or new applications are submitted nearby.

Whether you're a resident checking Renfrewshire Council planning applications near your home, a homeowner tracking your own application, or a property professional monitoring the local market, Planning Signal gives you the tools to stay informed about planning and development across Renfrewshire Council.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 565 planning applications Renfrewshire Council received. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants in Renfrewshire Council may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 67 days on average, decisions in Renfrewshire Council slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types in Renfrewshire Council were full planning applications (231), discharge of conditions (67), tree works (50). Full planning applications account for 41% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 6 large-scale (major) developments, 1 medium-scale application, 410 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.

Application Outcomes

Approved: 151 applications
Refused: 3 applications
Withdrawn: 5 applications
Awaiting decision: 406 applications

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