Cowal planning approval rate
Cowal ward in Argyll & Bute has a 94.7% approval rate based on 338 planning decisions. Argyll & Bute overall: 95.9%.
Last updated: June 2026
94.7%
ward approval rate
338
Decisions
320
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
94.7%
Argyll & Bute overall
95.9%
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Recent decisions in Cowal
Non Material Amendment to Planning Permission 19/00810/PP (Erection of dwellingh · Thu 18 Jun 2026
Erection of extension · Mon 15 Jun 2026
Alteration and upgrading of forest track · Thu 11 Jun 2026
Erection of 33kv substation and installation of associated underground cable · Mon 08 Jun 2026
Non Material Amendment to Planning Permission (23/01784/PP Erection of new dwell · Thu 04 Jun 2026
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