Inverclyde Council approves 96.6% of planning applications, based on 1,098 real decisions analysed from the council’s public planning portal. The national average across all councils tracked by PlanningLens is 88.6%. Inverclyde sits 8.0 percentage points above the national average.
According to PlanningLens analysis of 215 decided applications, Inverclyde Council approved 96.3% of planning applications in 2025. Across 1,098 decisions analysed since January 2020, the overall approval rate in Inverclyde is 96.6%; the national average across UK councils tracked by PlanningLens is 88.6%.
Source: PlanningLens (planninglens.co.uk) analysis of Inverclyde council planning portal records · Updated August 2026 · Quote freely with attribution
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Not all applications are treated equally. Extension types, listed building consent, and change of use applications each have very different success rates in Inverclyde.
| Application Type | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full | 692 | 28 | 720 | 96.1% |
| Trees | 185 | 0 | 185 | 100.0% |
| Listed Building | 63 | 3 | 66 | 95.5% |
| Certificate of Lawfulness | 40 | 1 | 41 | 97.6% |
| Advertisement | 40 | 0 | 40 | 100.0% |
| Prior Approval | 26 | 0 | 26 | 100.0% |
| Other | 15 | 5 | 20 | 75.0% |
A loft conversion in one ward can have a 90% approval rate. In the next ward, 55%. The free check tells you which side you're on, your free property report is emailed in minutes.
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| Ward | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ward 4 - Inverclyde North | 335 | 9 | 344 | 97.4% |
| Ward 1 - Inverclyde East | 253 | 7 | 260 | 97.3% |
| Ward 5 - Inverclyde West | 215 | 11 | 226 | 95.1% |
| Ward 6 - Inverclyde South West | 112 | 5 | 117 | 95.7% |
| Ward 2 - Inverclyde East Central | 59 | 2 | 61 | 96.7% |
| Ward 3 - Inverclyde Central | 46 | 1 | 47 | 97.9% |
| Ward 7 - Inverclyde South | 38 | 2 | 40 | 95.0% |
How Inverclyde’s planning approval rate has changed year by year, up 1.0pp since 2021.
Bar height reflects approval rate. Colour: green ≥85%, amber ≥70%, red below 70%.
Real residential planning decisions from Inverclyde council. Each reference links to the council's own planning portal so you can verify the details yourself.
| Reference | Proposal | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| 26/0011/LB Ward 5 - Inverclyde West | Masonry facade repair, reinstatement of original slate roof, installation of con | Approved |
| 26/0116/IC Ward 5 - Inverclyde West | Reinstatement of original slate roof, installation of conservation rooflights an | Approved |
| 26/0108/IC Ward 5 - Inverclyde West | Formation of front and rear dormers | Approved |
| 26/0113/IC Ward 6 - Inverclyde South West | Erection of single storey rear extension and formation of extended raised deck a | Approved |
| 26/0110/IC Ward 5 - Inverclyde West | Formation of two dormer windows to rear elevation | Approved |
| 26/0124/IC Ward 2 - Inverclyde East Central | Formation of driveway (in retrospect) | Approved |
| 26/0099/IC Ward 3 - Inverclyde Central | Siting of bin stores, cycle parking and erection of fencing | Approved |
| 26/0106/IC Ward 5 - Inverclyde West | Removal of three wind catchers from roof | Approved |
| 26/0105/IC Ward 1 - Inverclyde East | Change of use from residential to short term holiday let | Approved |
| 26/0082/IC Ward 4 - Inverclyde North | Installation of replacement roof and formation of roof lights to front and rear | Approved |
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Based on 1,098 planning decisions, the overall approval rate in Inverclyde is 96.6%. The national average across councils tracked by PlanningLens is 88.6%. Rates vary significantly by ward and application type.
PlanningLens has analysed 1,098 planning decisions from Inverclyde council. 1,061 were approved and 37 were refused. These figures cover decisions from January 2020 to the present.
The average approval rate in Inverclyde is 96.6%, but outcomes depend heavily on your specific ward, the type of extension or development you are proposing, and local planning policy. Use the free PlanningLens postcode check to get a personalised score.
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