Flat 2-1 79 Albert Road Gourock PA19 1NJ Data via plota.co.uk

26/0129/IC - Full Planning Application Approved

Proposal

Change of use of residential flat to short-term let Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
14 Jul 2026
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Validated
20 Jul 2026
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Approved
17 Sept 2026

Approved on 17 Sept 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 24 Sept 2026

Site constraints 2

West Bay, 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.
5 listed buildings within 150 m
Nearest: Western House, 76-78 Albert Road, Gourock, Grade B, 54 m away · 3 Grade B, 2 Grade C
The site itself is not listed. 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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Historic Environment Scotland ↗
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 11 September 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England 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 1NJ
Received
14 Jul 2026
Validated
20 Jul 2026
Ward
Ward 5 - Inverclyde West
Parish
Gourock Community Council
Case officer
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Decision
granted subject to conditions
Decision date
17 Sept 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
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Agent
Michael Paton

How this decision compares

Decided in 59 days from validation, 5 days slower than Inverclyde's median of 54 for changes of use. Approved, as 100% of changes of use here are.

64%decided within 8 weeks
100%approved
12%go to committee

Plota live figures for changes of use decided by Inverclyde in the last twelve months, from validation. Inverclyde decision record →

Public comments

6comments received
5 objecting1 neutral

83% object · above the UK average of 75%

75 neighbours consulted · Last counted 24 Sept 2026

Read the comments on the council site ↗

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
100760412-001
Env. assessment
No