How long do planning decisions take near Linwood?

The average planning decision time near Linwood is 76 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 Linwood?

The planning approval rate near Linwood is 75%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Linwood?

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

How can I track planning applications near Linwood?

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Linwood, Renfrewshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Linwood, Renfrewshire.

Renfrewshire · Scotland · settlement

Planning applications in Linwood are administered by Renfrewshire Council. View the full Renfrewshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Linwood

Linwood is a town located in Renfrewshire, Scotland, approximately 14 miles west of Glasgow. Situated near the Black Cart Water and the A737 road, it lies about 1.5 miles northeast of Johnstone and west of Paisley, making it a key area for potential planning applications in the region.

Population: 8,600 (2016)

District: Renfrewshire

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Area Information

Admin district: Renfrewshire
Parliamentary constituency: Paisley and Renfrewshire North
LSOA: Paisley Gallowhill and Hillington - 01

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Linwood.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Linwood based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Linwood.

- Former Water Treatment Works Middleton Road Linwood Paisley
Request to discharge suspensive element of Conditions 5 (Financial Guarantee) 7 (Landscaping) and 14 (Sight Lines) of planning application 24/0248/PP
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Renfrewshire | Date: 2025-11-07
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- ARNOLD CLARK LTD 3 Pegasus Avenue Paisley PA1 2FE
Installation of one internally illuminated LED digital, beam mounted, free standing advertisement hoarding
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Renfrewshire | Date: 2025-09-08
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- Former Water Treatment Works Middleton Road Linwood Paisley
Section 42 application to remove Conditions 5 (financial guarantee requirements) and 6 (arrangements if financial guarantee is invalid, has expired, or is terminated) of planning permission 24/0248/PP
Status: Rejected | Council: Renfrewshire | Date: 2025-04-28
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- Former Water Treatment Works Middleton Road Linwood Paisley
Request to discharge the suspensive element of conditions 9 (Details of solar panels),10 (boundary treatments), 11 (Design of battery storage containers) and 12 (Details of lighting) planning permissi
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Renfrewshire | Date: 2025-04-23
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WL/2024/00468 - LAND ADJACENT TO LINDSEY TRAIL TOURING PARK, LEGSBY ROAD, LINWOOD
Planning application for removal of existing agricultural buildings and replace with 4no. dwellings being variation of conditions 2, 3, 5 & 7 of planning permission 144448 granted 20 May 2022 - amendm
Status: Approved | Type: Full Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2024-06-26
- 33 Napier Gardens Linwood Paisley PA3 3AW
Erection of single storey extension to rear of dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Renfrewshire | Date: 2023-08-09
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A brief summary of Linwood in Renfrewshire

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

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Planning Activity in Linwood

In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Linwood. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 76 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 Linwood.

The average decision period of 76 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 Linwood were full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (3), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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