How long do planning decisions take near Ferguslie Park?

The average planning decision time near Ferguslie Park is 62 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 Ferguslie Park?

The planning approval rate near Ferguslie Park is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Ferguslie Park?

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

How can I track planning applications near Ferguslie Park?

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Ferguslie Park, Renfrewshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Ferguslie Park, Renfrewshire.

Renfrewshire · Scotland · settlement

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About Ferguslie Park

Ferguslie Park is a residential suburb located at the north-western edge of Paisley in Renfrewshire, Scotland. It is adjacent to Linwood to the west and lies close to Glasgow Airport to the north, making it a strategically positioned area for potential planning applications and developments.

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Area Information

Admin district: Renfrewshire
Parliamentary constituency: Paisley and Renfrewshire North
LSOA: Paisley Ferguslie - 02

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Ferguslie Park.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Ferguslie Park based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Ferguslie Park.

- 30 Ferguslie Park Avenue Paisley PA3 1PF
Change of use from former shop/grocers (Class 1A) to hot food takeaway selling hot and cold food (Class Sui Generis)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Renfrewshire | Date: 2025-02-03
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A brief summary of Ferguslie Park in Renfrewshire

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

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Planning Activity in Ferguslie Park

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Ferguslie Park. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 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 Ferguslie Park.

At 62 days on average, decisions near Ferguslie Park slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Ferguslie Park were full planning applications (6), advertising consent (2), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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