Angus Council approves – of planning applications, based on 12,308 real decisions analysed from the council’s public planning portal. The national average across all councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%. Angus is closely in line with the national average.
According to PlanningLens analysis of 12,308 decided applications on record (June 2025 to September 2026), Angus 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 Angus 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 Angus.
| Application Type | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | – | – | 13,774 | – |
| Full | – | – | 309 | – |
| Listed Building | – | – | 47 | – |
| Certificate of Lawfulness | – | – | 27 | – |
| Prior Approval | – | – | 24 | – |
| Discharge of Conditions | – | – | 7 | – |
| Advertisement | – | – | 6 | – |
A loft conversion in one ward can have a 90% approval rate. In the next ward, 55%. The free check tells you which side you're on, your free property report is emailed in minutes.
Check My PostcodeWard-level data reveals where planning applications are most and least likely to succeed. Officers, local policies, and neighbourhood character all play a role.
| Ward | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montrose & District | – | – | 2,181 | – |
| Monifieth & Sidlaw | – | – | 2,085 | – |
| Kirriemuir & Dean | – | – | 1,953 | – |
| Brechin & Edzell | – | – | 1,710 | – |
| Forfar & District | – | – | 1,699 | – |
| Arbroath East & Lunan | – | – | 946 | – |
| Arbroath West & Letham | – | – | 878 | – |
| Arbroath West And Letham | – | – | 866 | – |
| Carnoustie & District | – | – | 727 | – |
| Carnoustie And District | – | – | 587 | – |
| Arbroath East And Lunan | – | – | 520 | – |
How Angus’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 Angus council. Each reference links to the council's own planning portal so you can verify the details yourself.
| Reference | Proposal | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| 26/00249/FULL Brechin & Edzell | Change of use from a house to a short term let, external alterations and ancilla | Approved |
| 26/00242/LBC Brechin & Edzell | External and Internal Alterations to Dwellinghouse to Form a Short Term Let | Approved |
| 26/00411/FULL Arbroath West And Letham | Erection of garden room/home gym and formation of additional driveway | Approved |
| 26/00492/FULL Arbroath West And Letham | Proposed Erection of a Cattle Court Building and Associated Works | Approved |
| 26/00471/FULL Arbroath East And Lunan | Reinstate a door in existing opening to serve ground floor flat | Approved |
| 26/00433/LBC Arbroath East And Lunan | Reinstate a door in existing opening to serve ground floor flat | Approved |
| 26/00374/LBC Arbroath East And Lunan | Proposed removal of existing front boundary metal railings and entrance gate | Approved |
| 26/00485/FULL Monifieth & Sidlaw | Proposed alterations and single storey extension to dwellinghouse | Approved |
| 26/00437/FULL Kirriemuir & Dean | Formation of off-street parking area and associated works including removal of e | Approved |
| 26/00359/FULL Kirriemuir & Dean | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic panels | Approved |
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Based on 12,308 planning decisions, the overall approval rate in Angus is –. The national average across councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%. Rates vary significantly by ward and application type.
PlanningLens has analysed 12,308 planning decisions from Angus 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 Angus 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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