How long do planning decisions take near Midton?

The average planning decision time near Midton is 100 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 Midton?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Midton?

The most common type of planning application near Midton is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Midton?

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Midton, Inverclyde Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Midton, Inverclyde.

Inverclyde · Scotland · settlement

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Area Information

Admin district: Inverclyde
Parliamentary constituency: Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West
LSOA: West Braeside and West Gourock - 03

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Midton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Midton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Midton.

- Factory 36 Earnhill Road Greenock PA16 0EQ
Installation of Liquid Nitrogen (LIN) storage tank within gas compound
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Inverclyde | Date: 2026-03-09
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- 3 Poplar Place Gourock PA19 1ET
Proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Inverclyde | Date: 2024-12-23
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- 43 Tower Drive Gourock PA19 1LG
Erection of raised patio in rear garden and erection of boundary fence (both in retrospect)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Inverclyde | Date: 2023-12-13
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- 10 Moorfield Road Gourock PA19 1DD
Removal of internal walls/partitions on ground floor; removal of part of internal wall and door on first floor with installation of internal walls/partitions in association with converting a bedroom t
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Inverclyde | Date: 2023-05-19
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A brief summary of Midton in Inverclyde

Midton is a settlement located in Inverclyde, Scotland.

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Midton 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 Midton

In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Midton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 100 days.

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

With an average of 100 days, decisions near Midton take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Midton were full planning applications (8), listed building and heritage (2), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 62% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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