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The Glebe Sugarhouse plan proposes new community space for Greenock

The proposal would turn the vacant Glebe Sugarhouse warehouse into community learning, events and exhibition space, alongside a new public square. Inverclyde's current record remains pending.

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City Scope Inverclyde28 September 2026 1 min read
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An application for The Glebe Sugarhouse would convert the vacant former warehouse on Ker Street in Greenock into space for community learning, events and exhibitions.

Inverclyde's summary also lists alterations and an extension, a public square, parking and cycle parking, plus a plant room, cycle shelter and refuse storage. These are parts of a proposal; the council has recorded no decision.

Planning document preview for application 26/0168/IC, at The Glebe Sugarhouse Ker Street Greenock PA15 1LN, showing Existing North Elevation, page 1
Existing North Elevation, page 1 - council planning preview for 26/0168/IC.

The application was received on 9 September 2026 and validated on 14 September. The live council record lists it as Pending Consideration.

Planning document preview for application 26/0168/IC, at The Glebe Sugarhouse Ker Street Greenock PA15 1LN, showing Existing NE Elevation, page 1
Existing NE Elevation, page 1 - council planning preview for 26/0168/IC.
Planning document preview for application 26/0168/IC, at The Glebe Sugarhouse Ker Street Greenock PA15 1LN, showing Existing SW Elevation, page 1
Existing SW Elevation, page 1 - council planning preview for 26/0168/IC.
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