How long do planning decisions take near West Porton?

The average planning decision time near West Porton is 91 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 West Porton?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near West Porton?

The most common type of planning application near West Porton is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near West Porton?

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West Porton, Renfrewshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near West Porton, Renfrewshire.

Renfrewshire · Scotland · settlement

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Area Information

Admin district: Renfrewshire
Parliamentary constituency: Paisley and Renfrewshire North
LSOA: Bishopton - 06

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near West Porton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 West Porton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near West Porton.

- 73 Old Greenock Road Bishopton PA7 5BE
Erection of single storey rear extension and installation of decking
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Renfrewshire | Date: 2025-05-06
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- 3 Bridgend Bishopton PA7 5JL
Installation of modular galvanised steel access ramp to front of dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Renfrewshire | Date: 2023-07-18
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- 6 Maxwell Road Bishopton PA7 5HE
Erection of single storey extension to side and rear of dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Renfrewshire | Date: 2023-04-26
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A brief summary of West Porton in Renfrewshire

West Porton is a settlement located in Renfrewshire, Scotland.

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

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Planning Activity in West Porton

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near West Porton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 91 days.

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

The average decision period of 91 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 West Porton were full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (2), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 57% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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