Argyll & Bute Council approves – of planning applications, based on 3,139 real decisions analysed from the council’s public planning portal. The national average across all councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%. Argyll & Bute is closely in line with the national average.
According to PlanningLens analysis of 3,139 decided applications on record (June 2025 to September 2026), Argyll & Bute 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 Argyll & Bute 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 Argyll & Bute.
| Application Type | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | – | – | 4,406 | – |
| Prior Approval | – | – | 135 | – |
| Listed Building | – | – | 96 | – |
| Trees | – | – | 51 | – |
| Advertisement | – | – | 12 | – |
| Discharge of Conditions | – | – | 10 | – |
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| Ward | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oban North And Lorn | – | – | 852 | – |
| Oban South And The Isles | – | – | 691 | – |
| Kintyre And The Islands | – | – | 672 | – |
| Mid Argyll | – | – | 494 | – |
| Helensburgh Central | – | – | 391 | – |
| Lomond North | – | – | 360 | – |
| Cowal | – | – | 351 | – |
| South Kintyre | – | – | 277 | – |
| Isle Of Bute | – | – | 265 | – |
| Dunoon | – | – | 189 | – |
| Helensburgh And Lomond South | – | – | 150 | – |
| Not Specified | – | – | 6 | – |
How Argyll & Bute’s planning approval rate has changed year by year, unchanged since 2025.
Bar height reflects approval rate. Colour: green ≥85%, amber ≥70%, red below 70%.
Real residential planning decisions from Argyll & Bute council. Each reference links to the council's own planning portal so you can verify the details yourself.
| Reference | Proposal | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| 26/01150/PP Dunoon | Erection of building in front garden for use as office | Approved |
| 26/01140/PP Helensburgh And Lomond South | Formation of new zinc clad dormers to front elevation of detached dwellinghouse. | Approved |
| 26/01347/PP Mid Argyll | Erection of two polytunnels, shed and open shelter (part retrospective) | Approved |
| 26/01271/LIB South Kintyre | Structural repair to basement slab, alterations to ground floor customer service | Approved |
| 26/00998/PP Helensburgh Central | Erection of single storey side and rear extension to dwellinghouse | Refused |
| 26/00997/LIB Helensburgh Central | Erection of single storey side and rear extension to dwellinghouse | Approved |
| 26/00085/PP Mid Argyll | Erection of craft whisky distillery with visitor facilities and associated works | Approved |
| 26/00413/PP Oban North And Lorn | Erection of dwellinghouse, formation of vehicular access and installation of sew | Approved |
| 26/01258/PP Oban North And Lorn | Installation of 27 roof mounted solar panels. | Approved |
| 26/01147/PP Oban South And The Isles | Alterations and erection of extension to dwellinghouse and erection of dwellingh | Approved |
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Based on 3,139 planning decisions, the overall approval rate in Argyll & Bute is –. The national average across councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%. Rates vary significantly by ward and application type.
PlanningLens has analysed 3,139 planning decisions from Argyll & Bute 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 Argyll & Bute 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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