Inverclyde Planning: Gourock restaurant plans and Port station changes

New community hub at Parklea

Parklea Branching Out has submitted its application for a new community hub and cafe.

Plans to build a raised single storey building have been lodged with council planners after over £1m of government funding was secured last year.

The proposed structure would feature a 'flexible' interior to make use of bi-folding doors and curtains to alter the internal layout and accommodate different sizes of groups. 

The inside of the building would have also have a community classroom, changing facilities, toilets, a kitchen and a storage area. 

The building would sit on a raised plinth to minimise the flood risk posed by its close proximity to the river and maximise the view.

Council planners are currently examining the application. 

Plans for west end roof terrace 

Proposals to convert the attic of a Greenock west end home and add a roof terrace with rooflights have been given the go-ahead.

Plans to create a bathroom, bedroom, balcony and lounge on the top floor of a Newark Street property have been approved by council planners.

New bar restaurant in Gourock 

A new bar restaurant with outdoor seating is coming to Gourock.

Inverclyde Council planners have approved a 'change of use' application for the premises on Kempock Street which was formerly the studio of much-loved local photographer George Young.

The new venue will have space for 88 people across its indoor, conservatory and garden areas.

Solar panel plan at the Battery Park

Plans to install scores of solar panels at a site near the Battery Park are being considered by Inverclyde Council planners.

Scottish Water are proposing to install photo-voltaic panels capable of generating around 189,000 kWh of energy each year on the roof of their waste water pumping station on the waterfront in Greenock.

Documents submitted alongside the application state that the new panels are forecasted to cut back over 48 tonnes of CO2 emissions per year. Municipal Buildings officials are considering the details of the application.

Final decision issued on Ropeworks 

A furious protester vowed to 'keep fighting' plans for a four-storey block of flats near the historic Gourock Ropeworks after councillors approved the development despite objections.

Members of Inverclyde Council's Planning Board have given permission for 24 apartments to be built on a former burial site next to the A-listed Port building.

The meeting followed a site visit last month, where councillors were met by Ropeworks residents and members of Port Glasgow West Community Council, who have voiced their disdain for the proposal.

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Permission given for remedial works at flooding hotspot

Scottish Water has been given permission to undertake the work which it hopes will finally address flooding along the A8 in Greenock.

Inverclyde Council have approved plans to 'reprofile' ground at Ladyburn and install an outfall headwall with handrailing, as well as other measures to prevent the burn overflowing.

Flooding has been a recurring issue at the burn, which neighbours the A8 at East Hamilton Street.

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Port Glasgow station plans

Plans to improve disabled access and replace the footbridge at Port Glasgow Railway Station have been lodged with Inverclyde Council.

The proposals include adding a new ramp onto the side of the station's main Princes Street entrance, with the footbridge which currently connects the station's two platforms being demolished.

A new walkway connecting to the existing station car park behind platform two would be added, alongside an integrated lift.