Inverclyde Council approves 95.7% of planning applications, based on 768 real decisions analysed from the council’s public planning portal. The national average across all councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%. Inverclyde sits 10.7 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 768 decisions on record (March 2021 to September 2026), the overall approval rate in Inverclyde is 95.7%; the national average across UK councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%.
Source: PlanningLens (planninglens.co.uk) analysis of Inverclyde council planning portal records · Data to 29 September 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 | 709 | 29 | 738 | 96.1% |
| Trees | 186 | 0 | 186 | 100.0% |
| Listed Building | 64 | 3 | 67 | 95.5% |
| Certificate of Lawfulness | 40 | 1 | 41 | 97.6% |
| Advertisement | 40 | 1 | 41 | 97.6% |
| Prior Approval | 28 | 0 | 28 | 100.0% |
| Other | 16 | 5 | 21 | 76.2% |
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.
Check My PostcodeWard-level data reveals where planning applications are most and least likely to succeed. Officers, local policies, and neighbourhood character all play a role.
| Ward | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ward 4 - Inverclyde North | 343 | 9 | 352 | 97.4% |
| Ward 1 - Inverclyde East | 259 | 7 | 266 | 97.4% |
| Ward 5 - Inverclyde West | 218 | 12 | 230 | 94.8% |
| Ward 6 - Inverclyde South West | 113 | 5 | 118 | 95.8% |
| Ward 2 - Inverclyde East Central | 63 | 3 | 66 | 95.5% |
| Ward 3 - Inverclyde Central | 46 | 1 | 47 | 97.9% |
| Ward 7 - Inverclyde South | 39 | 2 | 41 | 95.1% |
How Inverclyde’s planning approval rate has changed year by year, up 0.1pp 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 26/0134/IC Ward 4 - Inverclyde North | Installation of replacement balcony | Approved |
| 26/0135/IC Ward 7 - Inverclyde South | Formation of driveway to front of house | Approved |
| 26/0013/PA Ward 4 - Inverclyde North | Installation of replacement windows | Approved |
| 26/0129/IC Ward 5 - Inverclyde West | Change of use of residential flat to short-term let | Approved |
| 26/0128/IC Ward 1 - Inverclyde East | Change of use of outbuilding to habitable accommodation | Approved |
| 26/0120/IC Ward 1 - Inverclyde East | Erection of single storey side extension and raised access platform | Approved |
| 26/0130/IC Ward 5 - Inverclyde West | Alterations to garage to form garden room with raised decking and screening | Approved |
| 26/0114/IC Ward 2 - Inverclyde East Central | Erection of single storey detached dwellinghouse (renewal of previous planning p | Approved |
| 26/0127/IC Ward 1 - Inverclyde East | Installation of six rooflights at roof of dwelling | Approved |
| 26/0014/PA Ward 4 - Inverclyde North | Installation of replacement windows | Approved |
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Based on 768 planning decisions, the overall approval rate in Inverclyde is 95.7%. The national average across councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%. Rates vary significantly by ward and application type.
PlanningLens has analysed 768 planning decisions from Inverclyde council. 735 were approved and 33 were refused. These figures cover every decision on record for the council, March 2021 to September 2026.
The average approval rate in Inverclyde is 95.7%, 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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