How long do planning decisions take near Blythswood?

The average planning decision time near Blythswood is 89 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 Blythswood?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Blythswood?

The most common type of planning application near Blythswood is full planning applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Blythswood?

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Blythswood, Renfrewshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Blythswood, Renfrewshire.

Renfrewshire · Scotland · settlement

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Area Information

Admin district: Renfrewshire
Parliamentary constituency: Paisley and Renfrewshire North
LSOA: Renfrew North East - 04

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Blythswood.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Blythswood based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Blythswood.

- 3 Argyll Avenue Renfrew PA4 9EB
Change of use from Class 6 (storage and distribution) to Class 5 (general industrial)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-03-11
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- 6 Neil Street Renfrew PA4 8TA
Use of yard for the storage of scrap metal (sui generis) (in retrospect)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Renfrewshire | Date: 2025-11-07
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- 2 Royal Inch Crescent Renfrew PA4 8SD
Erection of two storey extension to side and rear of dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Renfrewshire | Date: 2023-09-19
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A brief summary of Blythswood in Renfrewshire

Blythswood is a settlement located in Renfrewshire, Scotland.

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Blythswood 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 Blythswood

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Blythswood. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 89 days.

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

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 Blythswood were full planning applications (7), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 78% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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