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House prices in Renfrewshire Council: average £159,992, -1.3% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Renfrewshire Council received?
Renfrewshire Council received 955 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 94%.
How long does Renfrewshire Council take to decide applications?
Renfrewshire Council takes an average of 69 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 94% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Renfrewshire Council?
Submit your representation to Renfrewshire 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 Renfrewshire Council planning portal.

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

About Renfrewshire Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Renfrewshire Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

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. The council was established in 2008. The council is currently led by Iain Nicolson (SNP), who has held the position since 18 May 2017. Alan Russell serves as Chief Executive since November 2021.

The council area encompasses 42 towns and villages, including Erskine, Johnstone, Paisley and Renfrew. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Renfrewshire Council received 955 planning applications. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (226), discharge of conditions (67), tree works (52). 4 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

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