Porterfield, Renfrewshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Porterfield, Renfrewshire.

Renfrewshire · Scotland · settlement

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Area Information

• Admin district: Renfrewshire
• Parliamentary constituency: Paisley and Renfrewshire North
• LSOA: Renfrew South East - 02

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Porterfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Porterfield.

1. - 45 Gleniffer Road Renfrew PA4 0RD
   Erection of a single storey rear extension and associated alterations to dwellinghouse
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-04-02
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2. - Unit 3 - Block F Westway 35 Porterfield Road Renfrew PA4 8DJ
   Approval for Matters Specified in Condition 6 of planning permission in principle 23/0153/PP for Zone 3 comprising flexible employment floorspace for use within Classes 5 and 6.
   Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-02-06
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3. - 5 Fitzalan Road Renfrew PA4 8AT
   Non-Material Variation to reduce size and footprint of the extension approved under Planning Permission 24/0832/PP
   Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-02-03
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4. - Unit 3 - Block F Westway 35 Porterfield Road Renfrew PA4 8DJ
   Request to discharge suspensive elements of condition 3 (Site Investigation) of planning permission 23/0153/PP
   Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Renfrewshire | Date: 2025-12-24
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5. - 60 Wright Street Renfrew PA4 8AG
   Erection of single storey rear extension
   Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Renfrewshire | Date: 2025-08-06
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6. - Glynhill Hotel 169 Paisley Road Renfrew PA4 8XB
   Felling of three trees comprising hybrid poplar, lime and hawthorn and pruning works to an additional seven trees
   Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Renfrewshire | Date: 2023-06-14
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A brief summary of Porterfield in Renfrewshire

Porterfield is a settlement located in Renfrewshire, Scotland.

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

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

In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Porterfield. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 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 Porterfield.

At 66 days on average, decisions near Porterfield slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Porterfield were full planning applications (10), discharge of conditions (5), advertising consent (2). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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Related Planning Guides

• What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
• What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
• How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.