Greenock, Inverclyde Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Greenock, Inverclyde.
Inverclyde · Scotland · Town
Planning applications in Greenock are administered by Inverclyde Council. View the full Inverclyde Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Greenock
Greenock is a town in Inverclyde, Scotland, situated in the west central Lowlands and serves as the administrative centre for Inverclyde Council. Once a burgh in the historic county of Renfrewshire, it is part of a continuous urban area alongside Gourock to the west and Port Glasgow to the east, making it a key location for planning applications in the region.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Inverclyde
- Parliamentary constituency: Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West
- LSOA: Greenock Lower East - 04
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Greenock.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Greenock.
- 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 Greenock based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
324 planning applications found near Greenock.
- 26/0121/IC - Store 12 Jamaica Street Greenock PA15 1XX
External alterations to include blocking up of two doorways and installation of a replacement entrance door, two windows and a glazed shopfront
Status: Undecided | Council: Inverclyde | Date: 2026-07-02 - - Store 12 Jamaica Street Greenock PA15 1XX
External alterations to include blocking up of two doorways and installation of a replacement entrance door, two windows and a glazed shopfront
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Inverclyde | Date: 2026-06-30
View full details - 26/0002/PREAPP - Tesco Stores 180 Dalrymple Street Greenock PA15 1JY
Demolition of the existing upper-level car park deck, reconfiguration and resurfacing of the retained surface-level car park, alterations to car park access, layout and circulation, reconfiguration of
Status: Undecided | Council: Inverclyde | Date: 2026-06-17 - - 4-22 Crawfurd St Greenock PA15 1LJ
Installation of solar panels on roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Inverclyde | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - 26/0006/CPL - 4-22 Crawfurd St Greenock PA15 1LJ
Installation of solar panels on roof
Status: Undecided | Council: Inverclyde | Date: 2026-06-16 - 26/0104/IC - Sugar Sheds James Watt - Great Harbour - Garvel Dock Complex East Hamilton Street Greenock
Partial change of use of sugar sheds building to assembly and leisure (Class 11), shops (Class 1A) and food and drink (Class 3) and hot food takeaway (Sui generis)
Status: Undecided | Council: Inverclyde | Date: 2026-06-05 - 26/0100/IC - Clyde Forth Press Ltd 2 Crawfurd Street Greenock PA15 1LH
Change of use from business (Class 4) to dental surgery (Class 1A) and formation of four swan external lights
Status: Undecided | Council: Inverclyde | Date: 2026-06-05 - 26/0009/PA - Flat 1-2 15 Robertson Street Greenock PA16 8NL
Installation of new replacement windows
Status: Undecided | Council: Inverclyde | Date: 2026-06-01 - - Flat 1-2 15 Robertson Street Greenock PA16 8NL
Installation of new replacement windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Inverclyde | Date: 2026-05-29
View full details - 26/0003/CA - Clyde Forth Press Ltd 2 Crawfurd Street Greenock PA15 1LH
Display of two internally illuminated fascia signs
Status: Undecided | Council: Inverclyde | Date: 2026-05-29 - 26/0098/IC - 37 Newton Street Greenock PA16 8SB
External alterations to remove existing utility room, form raised platform and replace rear garden access stair
Status: Undecided | Council: Inverclyde | Date: 2026-05-22 - - Clyde Forth Press Ltd 2 Crawfurd Street Greenock PA15 1LH
Change of use from business (Class 4) to dental surgery (Class 1A) and formation of four swan external lights
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Inverclyde | Date: 2026-05-22
View full details - - 37 Newton Street Greenock PA16 8SB
External alterations to remove existing utility room, form raised platform and replace rear garden access stair
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Inverclyde | Date: 2026-05-22
View full details - 26/0091/IC - Shop 132 West Blackhall Street Greenock PA15 1XR
Change of use to Class 1A (Professional Services), including offices and beauty salon (sui-generis).
Status: Undecided | Council: Inverclyde | Date: 2026-05-22 - - Clyde Forth Press Ltd 2 Crawfurd Street Greenock PA15 1LH
Display of two internally illuminated fascia signs
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Inverclyde | Date: 2026-05-15
View full details - - Shop 132 West Blackhall Street Greenock PA15 1XR
Change of use from shop (Class 1A) to a mix of uses including offices (Class 1A and Class 4) and beauty/tattoo salon (sui-generis)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Inverclyde | Date: 2026-05-14
View full details - - Tesco Extra Dalrymple Street Greenock PA15 1LE
Display of non-illuminated signage including: three banner, one fascia and eight pole mounted directional signs
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Inverclyde | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - 1-3 Brisbane Street Greenock PA16 8LH
Installation of replacement windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Inverclyde | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - KILBLAIN COURT Kilblain Street Greenock PA15 1SW
Installation of mobility scooter storage unit.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Inverclyde | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - Shop 207 Dalrymple Street Greenock PA15 1LD
Change of use from hair salon (Class 1A) to pilates studio (Class 11)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Inverclyde | Date: 2026-02-05
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A brief summary of Greenock in Inverclyde
Greenock is a town in Inverclyde, Scotland, situated in the west central Lowlands and serves as the administrative centre for Inverclyde Council. Once a burgh in the historic county of Renfrewshire, it is part of a continuous urban area alongside Gourock to the west and Port Glasgow to the east, making it a key location for planning applications in the region.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Greenock a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Greenock 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 Greenock
In the last 24 months, 106 planning applications were submitted near Greenock. Of these, 77% 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 Greenock.
At 62 days on average, decisions near Greenock slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Greenock were full planning applications (52), outline applications (10), listed building and heritage (10). Full planning applications account for 49% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 20 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 80 applications
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