Ashton, Inverclyde Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ashton, Inverclyde.
Inverclyde · Scotland · settlement
About Ashton
Gourock, located in the Inverclyde council area of Scotland, is a coastal town that originally served as a popular seaside resort on the eastern shore of the upper Firth of Clyde. Today, it functions primarily as a residential community, seamlessly connecting to Greenock and benefiting from both a railway terminus and ferry services across the Clyde, making it an attractive location for planning applications related to housing and transport developments.
District: Inverkip
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Area Information
- Admin district: Inverclyde
- Parliamentary constituency: Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West
- LSOA: West Braeside and West Gourock - 02
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ashton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ashton.
- 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 Ashton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Ashton.
- - 3 Ashton Road Gourock PA19 1BY
Formation of link and railing from first floor flat to rear garden, window replacement at rear dormer and formation of balcony including glass balustrade at front
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Inverclyde | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - Flat 2-2 85 Albert Road Gourock PA19 1NJ
Change of use from residential to short term let
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Inverclyde | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 57 Victoria Road Gourock PA19 1DB
Conversion of basement store to residential 3-bed flat
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Inverclyde | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 16 Albert Road Gourock PA19 1NH
Installation of handrails to front and protective barriers and handrails to rear of property
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Inverclyde | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - Flat 1-2 85 Albert Road Gourock PA19 1NJ
Change of use from residential to short term let
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Inverclyde | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 16 Albert Road Gourock PA19 1NH
Installation of handrails to front and protective barriers and handrails to rear of property
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Inverclyde | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 8 Victoria Road Gourock PA19 1LD
Height reduction of mixed species trees
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Inverclyde | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 5 Ashburn Gardens Gourock PA19 1BT
Replacement of slate roof covering with concrete roof tiles
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Inverclyde | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - Land To Rear Of 12 And 14 Victoria Road Gourock PA19 1LD
Treeworks to trim and reduce the heights of a group of approximately 20 trees including 2 Ash, 2 Cherry, 1 Elm, 1 Holly and several Sycamore trees
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Inverclyde | Date: 2025-10-02
View full details - - Queens Residential Home Ashburn Gate Gourock PA19 1NR
Alterations to and conversion of former nursing home to form 7 flatted dwellings including demolition of extension at the side (listed building consent)
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Inverclyde | Date: 2024-10-04
View full details - - Queens Residential Home Ashburn Gate Gourock PA19 1NR
Alterations to and conversion of former nursing home to form 7 flatted dwellings including demolition of extension at the side; erection of block at side containing 6 flats; formation of off-street pa
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Inverclyde | Date: 2024-09-06
View full details - - St Bartholomews Church Barrhill Road Gourock PA19 1JX
Change of use from church to dwelling including: installation of conservation style rooflights; formation of new window openings; erection of glazed extension; installation of flue; installation of le
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Inverclyde | Date: 2023-12-21
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A brief summary of Ashton in Inverclyde
Gourock, located in the Inverclyde council area of Scotland, is a coastal town that originally served as a popular seaside resort on the eastern shore of the upper Firth of Clyde. Today, it functions primarily as a residential community, seamlessly connecting to Greenock and benefiting from both a railway terminus and ferry services across the Clyde, making it an attractive location for planning applications related to housing and transport developments. It sits within the Inverkip district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Ashton a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ashton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Ashton
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Ashton. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 89 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Ashton.
The average decision period of 89 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Ashton were full planning applications (10), listed building and heritage (3), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 63% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.