Howwood, Renfrewshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Howwood, Renfrewshire.
Renfrewshire · Scotland · settlement
About Howwood
Howwood is a village located in Renfrewshire, Scotland, nestled between Johnstone and Lochwinnoch, and conveniently situated just off the A737 dual carriageway, providing easy access to Paisley and the Ayrshire border. The village is served by Howwood railway station, making it a well-connected area for potential planning applications and developments.
Population: 1,798 (2022)
District: Renfrewshire
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Area Information
- Admin district: Renfrewshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Paisley and Renfrewshire South
- LSOA: Renfrewshire Rural South and Howwood - 03
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Howwood.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Howwood.
- 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 Howwood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Howwood.
- - 39 Mayfield Crescent Howwood Johnstone PA9 1BL
Certificate of Lawfulness of proposed development for removal of rear conservatory and erection of replacement single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Renfrewshire | Date: 2025-09-16
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A brief summary of Howwood in Renfrewshire
Howwood is a village located in Renfrewshire, Scotland, nestled between Johnstone and Lochwinnoch, and conveniently situated just off the A737 dual carriageway, providing easy access to Paisley and the Ayrshire border. The village is served by Howwood railway station, making it a well-connected area for potential planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,798 (2022 estimate). It sits within the Renfrewshire district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Howwood a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Howwood 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 Howwood
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Howwood. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Howwood may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 73 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Howwood were discharge of conditions (1), amendments (1).
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