Aberdeen Council approves – of planning applications, based on 16,029 real decisions analysed from the council’s public planning portal. The national average across all councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%. Aberdeen is closely in line with the national average.
According to PlanningLens analysis of 16,029 decided applications on record (June 2025 to September 2026), Aberdeen Council approved – of planning applications. The national average approval rate across UK councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%.
Source: PlanningLens (planninglens.co.uk) analysis of Aberdeen council planning portal records · Data to 29 September 2026 · Quote freely with attribution
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Not all applications are treated equally. Extension types, listed building consent, and change of use applications each have very different success rates in Aberdeen.
| Application Type | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | – | – | 21,830 | – |
| Listed Building | – | – | 101 | – |
| Advertisement | – | – | 79 | – |
| Prior Approval | – | – | 43 | – |
| Trees | – | – | 6 | – |
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| Ward | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazlehead/Queen's Cross/Countesswells | – | – | 3,918 | – |
| Lower Deeside | – | – | 2,790 | – |
| Torry/Ferryhill | – | – | 2,236 | – |
| George Street/Harbour | – | – | 2,203 | – |
| Mid Stocket/Rosemount | – | – | 2,058 | – |
| Dyce/Bucksburn/Danestone | – | – | 1,905 | – |
| Airyhall/Broomhill/Garthdee | – | – | 1,523 | – |
| Kincorth/Nigg/Cove | – | – | 1,422 | – |
| Bridge Of Don | – | – | 1,347 | – |
| Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen | – | – | 916 | – |
| Kingswells/Sheddocksley/Summerhill | – | – | 902 | – |
| Hilton/Woodside/Stockethill | – | – | 537 | – |
| Northfield/Mastrick North | – | – | 281 | – |
| Hazlehead/Ashley/Queens Cross | – | – | 15 | – |
How Aberdeen’s planning approval rate has changed year by year, unchanged since 2018.
Bar height reflects approval rate. Colour: green ≥85%, amber ≥70%, red below 70%.
Real residential planning decisions from Aberdeen council. Each reference links to the council's own planning portal so you can verify the details yourself.
| Reference | Proposal | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| 260986/DPP Kincorth/Nigg/Cove | Installation of overcladding, roller shutters, doors and replacement rooflights, | Approved |
| 260967/DPP George Street/Harbour | Erection of canopies above windows and door related to Molly's along Market Stre | Approved |
| 260966/LBC George Street/Harbour | Erection of canopies above windows and door related to Molly's along Market Stre | Approved |
| 260845/LBC George Street/Harbour | Installation of a wall mounted defibrillator and bleed kit cabinet to front | Approved |
| 260800/LBC George Street/Harbour | Refurbishment and installation of replacement windows, and reinstatement of exis | Approved |
| 260503/DPP Kincorth/Nigg/Cove | Erection of paladin fence | Approved |
| 260928/DPP Mid Stocket/Rosemount | Installation of replacement dormer window to front | Approved |
| 260219/LBC Mid Stocket/Rosemount | Erection of metal railings and gate at front garden (retrospective) | Refused |
| 261033/PNW Mid Stocket/Rosemount | Replacement of existing white timber casement over fixed windows, with white PVC | Approved |
| 260973/DPP Kincorth/Nigg/Cove | Installation of new window and installation of replacement glazed screen entranc | Approved |
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Based on 16,029 planning decisions, the overall approval rate in Aberdeen is –. The national average across councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%. Rates vary significantly by ward and application type.
PlanningLens has analysed 16,029 planning decisions from Aberdeen council. – were approved and – were refused. These figures cover every decision on record for the council, June 2025 to September 2026.
The average approval rate in Aberdeen is –, but outcomes depend heavily on your specific ward, the type of extension or development you are proposing, and local planning policy. Use the free PlanningLens postcode check to get a personalised score.
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