Greenock, Inverclyde Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Greenock, Inverclyde.
Inverclyde · Scotland · Town
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 West and Central - 03
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
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
15 planning applications found near Greenock.
- - Tesco Extra Dalrymple Street Greenock PA15 1LE
Display of non-illuminated signage including: three banner, one fascia and eight pole mounted directional signs
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Inverclyde | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - KILBLAIN COURT Kilblain Street Greenock PA15 1SW
Installation of mobility scooter storage unit.
Status: Undecided | 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
View full details - - Former Church 4 Ardgowan Street Greenock PA16 8LE
Demolition of church building
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Inverclyde | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - Former Church 4 Ardgowan Street Greenock PA16 8LE
Formation of community and patient garden, comprising works to resurface hardstanding areas, construction of raised planters, installation of two sheds and installation of new access gates
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Inverclyde | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - Glazier 55 Regent Street Greenock PA15 4NP
Change of use from Class 1A to Class 11
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Inverclyde | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - Flat 1-2 13 Newton Street Greenock PA16 8SA
Change of use from residential flat to Short Term Let
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Inverclyde | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - Flat 1-1 2 Buccleuch Street Greenock PA15 1NY
Change of use from residential flat to short term lets
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Inverclyde | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - Cedars School 31 Ardgowan Square Greenock PA16 8NJ
Internal alterations to subdivide upper room and add suspended ceiling, formation of new access hallway and installation of internal UPVC secondary glazing to windows on front elevation
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Inverclyde | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - Aldi Foodstore 1 Patrick Street Greenock PA16 8UT
Erection of rear extension; fenced compound at rear to house refridgeration plant; alterations to car park layout to form seven additional parking spaces at front of store, cycling parking and alterat
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Inverclyde | Date: 2024-11-01
View full details - - 30B Nicolson Street Greenock PA15 1UL
Changes of use of existing office on first floor to form flat; conversion of ground floor to form retail unit at the front and three short term letting units at the rear with associated elevational al
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Inverclyde | Date: 2024-04-29
View full details - - Shop 16 Kilblain Street Greenock PA15 1SR
Proposed installation of extract flue at rear
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Inverclyde | Date: 2024-01-31
View full details - - 35 Nicolson Street Greenock PA15 1UL
Installation of extract flue at rear
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Inverclyde | Date: 2024-01-30
View full details - - Finnart Street Greenock PA16 8HE
Works to 37 trees comprising: felling of one Whitebeam tree (tag 1802); pollard of four Lime trees (tags 3289, 3288, 3283 and 3284); crown lifting of 16 Lime trees (tags 3287, 3285, 3282, 3273, 3270,
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Inverclyde | Date: 2024-01-09
View full details - - Shop Bs Nationwide 41 West Blackhall Street Greenock PA15 1UT
Display of internally illuminated fascia sign and projecting sign; display of internally illuminated ATM signs
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Inverclyde | Date: 2023-12-08
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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, 18 planning applications were submitted near Greenock. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 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 59 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 (13), listed building and heritage (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 72% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.