How long do planning decisions take near Bishopton?

The average planning decision time near Bishopton is 91 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Bishopton?

The planning approval rate near Bishopton is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Bishopton?

The most common type of planning application near Bishopton is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Bishopton?

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Bishopton, Renfrewshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bishopton, Renfrewshire.

Renfrewshire · Scotland · settlement

Planning applications in Bishopton are administered by Renfrewshire Council. View the full Renfrewshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Bishopton

Bishopton is a village in Renfrewshire, Scotland, situated approximately 2 miles west of Erskine. The area is undergoing significant transformation with the redevelopment of the former Royal Ordnance Factory into a private housing community known as Dargavel, which may provide opportunities for planning applications and development in the region.

Population: 5,330 (2016)

District: Renfrewshire

Website: http://www.inbishopton.org.uk/

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Area Information

Admin district: Renfrewshire
Parliamentary constituency: Paisley and Renfrewshire North
LSOA: Bishopton - 01

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bishopton.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bishopton.

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 Bishopton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Bishopton.

- 73 Old Greenock Road Bishopton PA7 5BE
Erection of single storey rear extension and installation of decking
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Renfrewshire | Date: 2025-05-06
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- 6 Maxwell Road Bishopton PA7 5HE
Erection of single storey extension to side and rear of dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Renfrewshire | Date: 2023-04-26
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A brief summary of Bishopton in Renfrewshire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bishopton a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bishopton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.inbishopton.org.uk/. 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 Bishopton

In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Bishopton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 91 days.

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

The average decision period of 91 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 Bishopton were full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (2), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 46% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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