Cowal planning approval rate
Cowal ward in Argyll & Bute has a 94.8% approval rate based on 344 planning decisions. Argyll & Bute overall: 95.9%.
Last updated: August 2026
94.8%
ward approval rate
344
Decisions
326
Approved
18
Refused
95.9%
Argyll & Bute average
Cowal is broadly in line with the Argyll & Bute average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Cowal compares
Cowal ward
94.8%
Argyll & Bute overall
95.9%
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Recent decisions in Cowal
Erection of detached garage and associated works · Thu 16 Jul 2026
Extension to south-west and south-east of existing cafe building to form additio · Mon 06 Jul 2026
Erection of building within rear garden area, to provide additional sleeping pro · Fri 03 Jul 2026
Non Material Amendment to Planning Permission 19/00810/PP (Erection of dwellingh · Thu 18 Jun 2026
Erection of extension · Mon 15 Jun 2026
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