How long do planning decisions take near Inchinnan?

The average planning decision time near Inchinnan is 90 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 Inchinnan?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Inchinnan?

The most common type of planning application near Inchinnan is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Inchinnan?

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Inchinnan, Renfrewshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Inchinnan, Renfrewshire.

Renfrewshire · Scotland · settlement

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About Inchinnan

Inchinnan is a quaint village in Renfrewshire, Scotland, situated along the A8 road that connects Renfrew and Greenock. Positioned just southeast of Erskine, this small community is of interest for planning applications due to its strategic location and accessibility.

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Area Information

Admin district: Renfrewshire
Parliamentary constituency: Paisley and Renfrewshire North
LSOA: Erskine Central - 07

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Inchinnan.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Inchinnan based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Inchinnan.

- 47 Umachan Erskine PA8 7FG
Change of use of open space to private domestic garden ground
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-03-18
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- 9 Bourne Crescent Inchinnan Renfrew PA4 9PP
Erection of single storey extension to side of dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-01-14
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- 10 Greenhead Road Inchinnan Renfrew PA4 9QY
Erection of single storey side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Renfrewshire | Date: 2025-04-25
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- Land To The East Of Highway Sandielands Avenue Erskine
Felling of one beech tree and one sycamore and pruning works to an additional three sycamore trees
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Renfrewshire | Date: 2025-04-25
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A brief summary of Inchinnan in Renfrewshire

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

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Planning Activity in Inchinnan

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Inchinnan. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 90 days.

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

The average decision period of 90 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 Inchinnan were full planning applications (5), amendments (3), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 56% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.

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