Planning and development

Inverkip residents express concerns about plan for retirement flats in village.

Planning and development

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Inverkip residents express concerns over plans to build retirement flats

The proposed new façade at the east end of Oak Mall

The proposed new façade at the east end of Oak Mall

Oak Mall shopping centre

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Revised plans submitted for demolition of Greenock's Oak Mall

The home has five-bedrooms and four bathrooms

The home has five-bedrooms and four bathrooms

See inside this five-bedroom family home in Kilmacolm

Proposals seek to build holiday chalets beside the Compensation Reservoir at Cornalees Farm near Dunrod Road

Proposals seek to build holiday chalets beside the Compensation Reservoir at Cornalees Farm near Dunrod Road

Planning and development

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Final decision due on controversial plans to build eco-lodges at Cornalees

Council bosses have been asked to approve a retrospective application for decking at the rear of a Greenock home (Stock image)

Council bosses have been asked to approve a retrospective application for decking at the rear of a Greenock home (Stock image)

Inverclyde Council

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Planners asked to approve 'retrospective' decking bid at Greenock home

The development site is located on Dougliehill Road, some 450 metres by road (225 metres as the crow flies) from the edge of Port Glasgow.

The development site is located on Dougliehill Road, some 450 metres by road (225 metres as the crow flies) from the edge of Port Glasgow.

Inverclyde Council

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Plans lodged to build house on 'green belt' site outside Port Glasgow

Dunns Holdings have secured permission for a new vehicle maintenance workshop at their site on Cartsburn Street.

Dunns Holdings have secured permission for a new vehicle maintenance workshop at their site on Cartsburn Street.

Local government

Plans for new vehicle maintenance workshop in Greenock approved by council

Abbie Williams says he has major safety concerns over the deteriorating condition of the Star Hotel in Port Glasgow.

Abbie Williams says he has major safety concerns over the deteriorating condition of the Star Hotel in Port Glasgow.

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Port campaigner issues safety warning over future of historic town hotel

A 'change of use' application for a second floor flat in Crown Street to allow it to be used for short-term lets has been approved by Inverclyde Council.

A 'change of use' application for a second floor flat in Crown Street to allow it to be used for short-term lets has been approved by Inverclyde Council.

Local government

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Short-term lets plan for Greenock flat gets the green light from council bosses

Kip Marina's owners Holt Leisure are seeking permission to add a laundrette to the facilities on offer at the marine hub.

Kip Marina's owners Holt Leisure are seeking permission to add a laundrette to the facilities on offer at the marine hub.

Inverclyde Council

Kip Marina's owners unveil plans to improve facilities at Inverkip marine hub

Aldi has lodged plans to extend its Greenock store and create additional parking spaces.

Aldi has lodged plans to extend its Greenock store and create additional parking spaces.

Plans unveiled for extension and extra parking spaces at Greenock supermarket

The plans are for an empty site at the junction of Bogle Street and Terrace Street.

The plans are for an empty site at the junction of Bogle Street and Terrace Street.

Inverclyde Council

Business storage unit plans for Greenock site lodged with council bosses

The former Queen's Residential Home on Ashburn Gate could be converted into flats - with a new extension built to replace the one on the right of this picture.

The former Queen's Residential Home on Ashburn Gate could be converted into flats - with a new extension built to replace the one on the right of this picture.

Inverclyde Council

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Plans revealed for more than a dozen new homes at former Inverclyde care home

Neil Street demolitions from left Paul Travers, Greenock South West Community Council, Neil Street resident Suzanne Miller and Councillor Tommy McVey

Neil Street demolitions from left Paul Travers, Greenock South West Community Council, Neil Street resident Suzanne Miller and Councillor Tommy McVey

Local government

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Eight-year fight to bulldoze Greenock danger flats comes to an end

Proposals to build a three-bedroom home in Gibshill submitted to planners

Proposals to build a three-bedroom home in Gibshill submitted to planners

Planning and development

Plans to build three-bedroom home on empty Greenock site lodged with council

Finnart St Paul's

Finnart St Paul's

Planning and development

Plans lodged for beauty salon plan in part of historic Greenock church building

Retrospective planning permission has been refused for the outbuilding at a property in Gateside Grove.

Retrospective planning permission has been refused for the outbuilding at a property in Gateside Grove.

Planning and development

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Householder could have to tear down garden shed after planning permission is refused

Plans to install twin wall flue at Gourock home are approved

Plans to install twin wall flue at Gourock home are approved

Local government

Plans to install twin wall flue at Gourock home are approved

Trees deemed collapse-risk and diseased are to be cut back in Greenock

Trees deemed collapse-risk and diseased are to be cut back in Greenock

Local government

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Trees 'diseased and at risk of collapse' are to be cut back in Greenock

The empty shop at the corner of Maple Road and Pennyfern Drive

The empty shop at the corner of Maple Road and Pennyfern Drive

Planning and development

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Greenock takeaway gets the go-ahead despite concerns about parking

Ardvaar on the left in Wemyss Bay

Ardvaar on the left in Wemyss Bay

Planning and development

Planners give Wemyss Bay house plans the go-ahead - for a second time

Find out what's going on in your neighbourhood with our planning round-up

Find out what's going on in your neighbourhood with our planning round-up

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Find out what's going on in your neighbourhood with our planning round-up

Plans to turn this empty office building in Union Street into short-term lets have been rejected.

Plans to turn this empty office building in Union Street into short-term lets have been rejected.

Planning and development

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Controversial bid to turn Greenock property into short-term lets is rejected

Gourock Park Bowling Club

Gourock Park Bowling Club

Bowling club in Gourock gets green light for new hall despite parking fears

Plans for the new Larkfield facility have been lodged with Inverclyde Council.

Plans for the new Larkfield facility have been lodged with Inverclyde Council.

Inverclyde Council

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Plans lodged for new children's play park close to Greenock primary school

Gourock Park Bowling Club is seeking permission for a new building next to its existing pavilion on Larkfield Road.

Gourock Park Bowling Club is seeking permission for a new building next to its existing pavilion on Larkfield Road.

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Bowlers' bid for new hall to be decided next week - as planners recommend refusal

Permission for the proposed bungalow in the grounds of Ardvaar, on the left of this picture, was granted in 2021, but no work has been carried out since then.

Permission for the proposed bungalow in the grounds of Ardvaar, on the left of this picture, was granted in 2021, but no work has been carried out since then.

Local government

Plans to renew bid for Wemyss Bay bungalow to go before councillors next week

Plans for a garden room in the grounds of a house on Castle Wemyss Road will be considered by Inverclyde Council's local review body on November 6.

Plans for a garden room in the grounds of a house on Castle Wemyss Road will be considered by Inverclyde Council's local review body on November 6.

Inverclyde Council

'Garden room' plans for grounds of Wemyss Bay house should be refused, say planners

The open space at the junction of School Wynd and Church Road is prone to flooding.

The open space at the junction of School Wynd and Church Road is prone to flooding.

Quarriers Village

Plan to tackle flooding in Inverclyde conservation zone gets the green light

Plans to create a new public green space on the land at the junction of Staffa Street and Kirn Drive have been approved.

Plans to create a new public green space on the land at the junction of Staffa Street and Kirn Drive have been approved.

Inverclyde Council

Major boost for plan to transform old school site in Gourock into public green space

Plans to turn the vacant shop into a hot food takeaway have been lodged.

Plans to turn the vacant shop into a hot food takeaway have been lodged.

Planning and development

Proposal to turn Greenock shop into hot food takeaway to be heard by councillors

Request to renew planning permission for Wemyss Bay site.

Request to renew planning permission for Wemyss Bay site.

Planning and development

Renewed approval sought for plans to build house and garage in Wemyss Bay

Proposal to use building on Union Street for short term lets.

Proposal to use building on Union Street for short term lets.

Planning and development

Decision due on proposal to use vacant Greenock offices for short-term lets

The development at the former Greenock Health Centre site is set to be named 'George Dougan Place'.

The development at the former Greenock Health Centre site is set to be named 'George Dougan Place'.

Local government

Greenock boxer set to be remembered in street name at new housing development

The Dalrymple Tower is the smaller of the two at the Municipal Buildings.

The Dalrymple Tower is the smaller of the two at the Municipal Buildings.

Inverclyde Council

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Green light for plan to refurbish historic tower on Greenock's municipal buildings

The proposed advert would remain until covered by the visitor centre

The proposed advert would remain until covered by the visitor centre

Ardgowan Distillery

Ardgowan Distillery seeks permission for temporary advertising at Bankfoot site

Kilmacolm Road, Greenock.

Kilmacolm Road, Greenock.

Planning and development

Permission sought to open cafe at former Scottish Water site in Greenock's east end

Sanctuary Scotland is set to build 64 new homes in Greenock

Sanctuary Scotland is set to build 64 new homes in Greenock

Inverclyde Council

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Work begins on 64 new homes at former health centre site in Greenock

Proposals for two new eco friendly houses on Knockbuckle Road in Kilmacolm have been refused by planning officers and on appeal by councillors

Proposals for two new eco friendly houses on Knockbuckle Road in Kilmacolm have been refused by planning officers and on appeal by councillors

Local government

Fresh setback for plans to build new 'eco friendly' houses on Kilmacolm green belt

Demolition work will begin soon at the former Greenock Methodist Church building, owned by Ardgowan Hospice.

Demolition work will begin soon at the former Greenock Methodist Church building, owned by Ardgowan Hospice.

Ardgowan Hospice

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Demolition work at historic 143-year-old Greenock church to start soon

Works are set to get under way this week

Works are set to get under way this week

Planning and development

Extensive works to take place at Cloch Holiday Park

Plans for a development of nine flats and a ground floor shop unit in Shore Street have been lodged with Inverclyde Council.

Plans for a development of nine flats and a ground floor shop unit in Shore Street have been lodged with Inverclyde Council.

Local government

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Plans lodged for nine flats and shop unit on Gourock gap site

Flats and shops plan approved for Port Glasgow's Star Hotel

Flats and shops plan approved for Port Glasgow's Star Hotel

Planning and development

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Flats and shops plan approved for Port Glasgow's Star Hotel

Dunns Holdings are seeking permission for a new vehicle maintenance workshop at their site on Cartsburn Street

Dunns Holdings are seeking permission for a new vehicle maintenance workshop at their site on Cartsburn Street

Inverclyde Council

Plans lodged for new vehicle maintenance workshop at Greenock business

The development site is located in Kilmun Road.

The development site is located in Kilmun Road.

Former footballers unveil bid to revamp long-derelict site in Greenock

Former footballers unveil bid to revamp long-derelict site in Greenock

Former footballers unveil bid to revamp long-derelict site in Greenock

Former footballers unveil bid to revamp long-derelict site in Greenock

Former footballers unveil bid to revamp long-derelict site in Greenock

Former footballers unveil bid to revamp long-derelict site in Greenock

Former footballers unveil bid to revamp long-derelict site in Greenock

Former footballers unveil bid to revamp long-derelict site in Greenock

Former footballers unveil bid to revamp long-derelict site in Greenock

Former footballers unveil bid to revamp long-derelict site in Greenock

A round-up of planning applications in Inverclyde

A round-up of planning applications in Inverclyde

Planning round up

Planning round up: Major battery system in Port Glasgow and new wine bar in Kilmacolm

Computer-generated picture of eco lodges

Computer-generated picture of eco lodges

Planning and development

Councillors demand visit to eco lodge site before making final decision

The site is currently not in use

The site is currently not in use

Planning and development

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Application for battery energy storage site in Port Glasgow withdrawn

The St Bartholomew's Church building pictured before its closure in 2022.

The St Bartholomew's Church building pictured before its closure in 2022.

Local government

Plans revealed for solar panels and security cameras at former Gourock church

Plans have been lodged for five 'ultra rapid' EV charging points in Greenock.

Plans have been lodged for five 'ultra rapid' EV charging points in Greenock.

Plans revealed for 'ultra rapid' electric vehicle chargers at Greenock site

An appeal against refusal of plans for 12 'eco lodges' will go before local councillors next month.

An appeal against refusal of plans for 12 'eco lodges' will go before local councillors next month.

Planning and development

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Appeal hearing set over refusal of 'eco lodges' plan for Inverclyde beauty spot