Renfrew, Renfrewshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Renfrew, Renfrewshire.
Renfrewshire · Scotland · Town
Planning applications in Renfrew are administered by Renfrewshire Council. View the full Renfrewshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Renfrew
Renfrew, located 6 miles (10 km) west of Glasgow in the west central Lowlands of Scotland, serves as the historic county town of Renfrewshire. Known as the "Cradle of the Royal Stewarts," it has a rich history tied to Scotland's former royal house and was granted royal burgh status in 1397. This historical significance may influence planning applications and development projects in the area, making it a key location for research on local regulations and heritage considerations.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Renfrewshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Paisley and Renfrewshire North
- LSOA: Renfrew East - 03
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Renfrew.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Renfrew.
- 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 Renfrew based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Renfrew.
- 26/0502/DOC · Received: Mon 29 Jun 2026 · Validated: Mon 29 Jun 2026 - Block G3 Westway 35 Porterfield Road Renfrew PA4 8DJ
Request to discharge suspensive aspect of Condition 10 (Verification Report) of approved Approval of Matters Specified in Conditions application 22/0776/PP
Status: Undecided | Council: Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-06-29 - - 416A Birmingham Road
Proposed domestic dwellinghouses.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bromsgrove Redditch | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - Unit 3 - Block F Westway 35 Porterfield Road Renfrew PA4 8DJ
Request to discharge suspensive element of Condition 15 (routing of traffic and details of directional signage) of Section 42 application 25/1052/FUR
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - 26/0440/DOC · Received: Tue 02 Jun 2026 · Validated: Tue 02 Jun 2026 - Unit 3 - Block F Westway 35 Porterfield Road Renfrew PA4 8DJ
Request to discharge suspensive element of Condition 15 (routing of traffic and details of directional signage) of Section 42 application 25/1052/FUR
Status: Undecided | Council: Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-06-02 - 26/0399/PP · Received: Thu 14 May 2026 · Validated: Thu 14 May 2026 - Plot 6.1, Land At Zone 6, Westway, 5 Porterfield, Renfrew, PA4 8DJ
Erection of fencing
Status: Undecided | Council: Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-05-14 - 26/0198/PP · Received: Fri 06 Mar 2026 · Validated: Tue 12 May 2026 - Flat 0/1 And Flat 1/1 22 Knockhill Road Renfrew PA4 8EF
Erection of two detached garages and formation of driveway to rear of flats (in part retrospect)
Status: Undecided | Council: Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-05-12 - 26/0367/NMV · Received: Wed 06 May 2026 · Validated: Wed 06 May 2026 - Block G3 Westway 35 Porterfield Road Renfrew PA4 8DJ
Non Material Variation for minor extension to warehouse, reconfiguration of internal office/meeting/support accommodation, reconfiguration of external fenestration to suit internal reconfiguration and
Status: Undecided | Council: Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-05-06 - 26/0368/DOC · Received: Wed 06 May 2026 · Validated: Wed 06 May 2026 - Block G3 Westway 35 Porterfield Road Renfrew PA4 8DJ
Request to discharge the suspensive aspect of Condition 4 (Parking Assessment) of Approval of Matters Specified in Conditions application 22/0776/PP
Status: Undecided | Council: Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-05-06 - - 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
View full details - - 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
View full details - - 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
View full details - - 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
View full details - - 60 Wright Street Renfrew PA4 8AG
Erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Renfrewshire | Date: 2025-08-06
View full details - - 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 Renfrew in Renfrewshire
Renfrew, located 6 miles (10 km) west of Glasgow in the west central Lowlands of Scotland, serves as the historic county town of Renfrewshire. Known as the "Cradle of the Royal Stewarts," it has a rich history tied to Scotland's former royal house and was granted royal burgh status in 1397. This historical significance may influence planning applications and development projects in the area, making it a key location for research on local regulations and heritage considerations.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Renfrew a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Renfrew 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 Renfrew
In the last 24 months, 31 planning applications were submitted near Renfrew. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Renfrew maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Renfrew were full planning applications (11), discharge of conditions (7), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 35% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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