What percentage of planning applications does Renfrewshire approve?

Renfrewshire approves approximately 96% of planning applications, based on 2,645 decisions analysed by PlanningLens from the council's planning portal.

How many planning applications has Renfrewshire decided?

PlanningLens has analysed 2,645 planning decisions published by Renfrewshire.

What is the refusal rate for Renfrewshire planning applications?

Renfrewshire refuses approximately 4% of planning applications.

How long does a planning application take in Renfrewshire?

The typical planning application in Renfrewshire takes 8.3 weeks from validation to decision, which is above the statutory 8-week target for householder applications. That is the median of 3,803 applications decided since January 2020 with both dates on record. See how Renfrewshire compares in the UK ranking: How long does a planning application take in the UK?

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Recent planning decisions in Renfrewshire

yesterday

Change of use of former grocers (Class 1A) to form extension and enlargment of a

26/0600/PP · 3 - Paisley Northeast And Ralston

Approved

1 week ago

Removal of existing outdoor illuminated digital advertising screen and replaceme

26/0641/AD · 4 - Paisley Northwest

Approved

1 week ago

Change of use of former beauty and hairdressing salon (Class 1A) to 2 residentia

26/0578/PP · 6 - Paisley Southeast

Approved

1 week ago

Installation of 8 replacement windows to top level of east tower.

26/0519/LB · 5 - Paisley East And Central

Approved

1 week ago

Erection of single storey rear extension to dwellinghouse

26/0599/PP · 3 - Paisley Northeast And Ralston

Approved

1 week ago

Erection of two storey rear extension to dwellinghouse

26/0571/PP · 11 - Bishopton, Bridge Of Weir And Langbank

Approved

1 week ago

Erection of detached one and half storey garage/carport to side of dwellinghouse

26/0497/PP · 7 - Paisley Southwest

Approved

1 week ago

Erection of two storey side extension and single storey rear extension to dwelli

26/0636/PP · 1 - Renfrew North And Braehead

Approved

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This page analyses 2,645 planning decisions made by Renfrewshire, from June 2004 to present. Data is sourced directly from the council’s planning portal. For the full approval rate breakdown, ward-level analysis, and extension-type approval patterns, see the Renfrewshire planning approval rates page.

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