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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 (338 decided)
94.7%
Argyll & Bute overall (4,351 decided)
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
Refused
Erection of extension · Mon 15 Jun 2026
Approved
Alteration and upgrading of forest track · Thu 11 Jun 2026
Approved
Erection of 33kv substation and installation of associated underground cable · Mon 08 Jun 2026
Approved
Non Material Amendment to Planning Permission (23/01784/PP Erection of new dwell · Thu 04 Jun 2026
Approved

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