Cafe Continental 40 - 42 Kempock Street Gourock PA19 1ND Data via plota.co.uk
26/0088/IC - Full Planning Application
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Proposed formation of external seating area Data via plota.co.uk
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Received
8 May 2026
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Validated
12 May 2026
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Refused
28 Aug 2026
Appeal
Not lodged
Refused on 28 Aug 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 4 Sept 2026
Documents 6
Decision & officer reports 1
Plans & drawings 2
Application forms 1
Consultation & comments 1
Other documents 1
Licence at this address
Licensed hours are what the licence permits, not opening times.
Site constraints 4
Grade B listed: 44-50 Kempock Street, Gourock
List entry LB34017 · 13 m away · 3 more listed buildings within 150 m (2 Grade B, 1 Grade C)
Listed building consent is needed for work that affects the special interest of a listed building, inside or out, on top of planning permission. Setting can be a consideration for buildings nearby; there is no fixed radius.
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- 112 m25, 27 Kempock Place, GourockGrade C
- 117 m6-8 Bath Street, GourockGrade B
- 133 mSt John's Church, Bath Street, GourockGrade B
Kempock Street/Shore Street, Gourock conservation area
Demolition needs planning permission and permitted development is restricted.
The council must give weight to preserving or enhancing the area's character and appearance. Not every council has published its boundaries as open data.
Scheduled monument 58 m away: Kempock Stone, Inverkip
Its setting is a consideration for work nearby.
Nationally important archaeology protected by the Secretary of State. Work that affects the monument or its setting is rarely permitted.
Radon affected area, class 5
An estimated 10 to 30% of homes reach the radon action level. Indicative for the 1 km square, which takes the highest class found in it; a radon test gives the answer for a building.
From the British Geological Survey and UK Health Security Agency indicative atlas. Under building regulations, as the BRE guide BR 211 (2023) sets out, new buildings and extensions need basic radon protection from class 3 in England and Wales and from class 2 in Scotland, and full protection from class 5. The class at the site itself, from the detailed BGS map, decides which.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3
Checked on 6 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the British Geological Survey and UK Health Security Agency (radon, contains BGS materials © UKRI) and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.
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Important details
- Council
- Inverclyde
- Application type
- Full Planning Application
- Postcode
- PA19 1ND
- Received
- 8 May 2026
- Validated
- 12 May 2026
- Ward
- Ward 5 - Inverclyde West
- Parish
- Gourock Community Council
- Case officer
- Show
- Decision
- refused
- Decision date
- 28 Aug 2026
- Decision level
- Delegated
- Applicant
- Show
- Agent
- Marco Rebecchi
How this decision compares
Decided in 108 days from validation, 52 days slower than Inverclyde's median of 56 for extensions. Refused, as 1% of extensions here are.
This one108d
Council56d
UK55d
57%decided within 8 weeks
99%approved
96decided in the last year
Plota live figures for extensions decided by Inverclyde in the last twelve months, from validation. Inverclyde decision record →
Public comments
1comment received
1 objecting
36 neighbours consulted · Last counted 4 Sept 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- 100629205-003
- Env. assessment
- No
Historical activity at this location
32 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2024
Approved
Erection of extension incorporating bin store at lower level and roof terrace at upper le…
2018
Withdrawn
Formation of external dining area, to be operated between 12noon and 9pm, from 1st April…
2017
Refused
Use of part of footway to form outside café seating area
2017
Approved
Proposed extension to first floor to form additional dining space and access to roof terr…
2016
Refused
Proposed extension to first floor to form additional dining space & access to roof terrac…
2016
Approved
Proposed extension to first floor to form additional dining space and access to roof terr…
2016
Approved
Display of internally illuminated, individual lettering (on rear elevation, fronting Lowe…
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Approved
George Young Photographers 76 Kempock Street Gourock PA19 1ND
Change of use from cocktail bar to cocktail bar and cinema
2025
Approved
Flat 2-2 64 Kempock Street Gourock PA19 1ND
Change of use of residential flat to short term let
2024
Approved
Flat 1-1 2 Castle Mansions Gourock PA19 1PE
Change of use of flat to short term lets
2024
59 Kempock Street Gourock PA19 1NF
Change of use from shop (Class 1A) to wine bar including sale of cold food (Sui Generis)
2024
Flat 3-1 24 Admirals Court 84 Kempock Street Gourock PA19 1ND
Change of use of flat to short term lets
2023
Approved
Flat 2-1 6 Castle Gardens Gourock PA19 1PD
Change of use of flat for short term lets
2023
Approved
Flat 1-1 73 Kempock Street Gourock PA19 1NF
Change of use from residential property to short term let - holiday lettings (in retrospe…
2023
Approved
Flat 2-2 57 Kempock Street Gourock PA19 1NF
Formation of new dormer arrangement to front elevation.
2023
Refused
Tots Boutique 75 Kempock Street Gourock PA19 1NF
Replacement of shopfront
2022
Approved
Seagull Gallery 48 Kempock Street Gourock PA19 1ND
Erection of a rear entrance porch, ramp access with associated balustrade, replacement fl…
2022
Approved
Seagull Gallery 48 Kempock Street Gourock PA19 1ND
Erection of a rear entrance porch, ramp access with associated balustrade, replacement fl…
2022
Approved
George Young Photographers 76 Kempock Street Gourock PA19 1ND
Change of use to a bar and restaurant and formation of outdoor seating area
2022
Approved
55 Kempock Street Gourock PA19 1NF
Change of use of vacant class 2 office unit to hot food takeaway (sui generis) and instal…
2022
Approved
53 Kempock Street Gourock PA19 1NF
Repainting of existing shopfront and roller shutter
2021
Approved
Seagull Gallery 48 Kempock Street Gourock PA19 1ND
Display of externally illuminated fascia sign and advertising awning
2021
Approved
Former Hairy Beastie Ltd 54 Kempock Street Gourock PA19 1ND
Full length LED trough lighting above existing signage
2021
Approved
Former Hairy Beastie Ltd 54 Kempock Street Gourock PA19 1ND
Proposed installation of retractable awning and LED trough light
2021
Approved
Seagull Gallery 48 Kempock Street Gourock PA19 1ND
Installation of replacement shopfront; installation of awning; installation of cctv camer…
2021
Approved
Seagull Gallery 48 Kempock Street Gourock PA19 1ND
Installation of replacement shopfront; display of externally illuminated fascia sign; ins…
2021
Approved
Attic Flat And Store 35 Kempock Street Gourock PA19 1NF
Alterations to existing attic flat and conversion of store to dwelling. External alterati…
2016
Approved
Flat 1-1 65 Kempock Street Gourock PA19 1NF
Installation of replacement windows
2016
Refused
Cafe Flava 74 - 76 Kempock Street Gourock PA19 1ND
Change of use of residential flat to extend existing cafe/restaurant at first floor toget…
2016
Withdrawn
Flat 1-1 65 Kempock Street Gourock PA19 1NF
Installation of replacement windows
2016
Approved
Greggs 43 Kempock Street Gourock PA19 1NF
Erection of Illuminated Fascia and Projecting Box Signs and Canopy Sign.
2016
Approved
Greggs 43 Kempock Street Gourock PA19 1NF
Change of use from Class 1 (Retail) premises to Class 3 (Cafe) premises together with ext…
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