Planning outcomes in Inverclyde are highly localised. The gap between the most and least permissive wards is 3.1% — that's not noise, it's a fundamentally different planning environment depending on where you live.
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| # | Ward | Decisions | Approved | Refused | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward 3 - Inverclyde Central | 47 | 46 | 1 | 97.9% |
| 2 | Ward 4 - Inverclyde North | 352 | 343 | 9 | 97.4% |
| 3 | Ward 1 - Inverclyde East | 266 | 259 | 7 | 97.4% |
| 4 | Ward 6 - Inverclyde South West | 118 | 113 | 5 | 95.8% |
| 5 | Ward 2 - Inverclyde East Central | 66 | 63 | 3 | 95.5% |
| 6 | Ward 7 - Inverclyde South | 41 | 39 | 2 | 95.1% |
| 7 | Ward 5 - Inverclyde West | 230 | 218 | 12 | 94.8% |
An extension might sail through in Ward 3 - Inverclyde Central but face serious resistance in Ward 5 - Inverclyde West.
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33 planning applications in Inverclyde have been refused since 2020. Many of those homeowners had already paid for drawings and application fees. A free, property-specific report shows you what gets approved — and what gets refused — near your property.
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