Clackmannanshire Council approves 97.4% of planning applications, based on 818 real decisions analysed from the council’s public planning portal. The national average across all councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%. Clackmannanshire sits 12.4 percentage points above the national average.
According to PlanningLens analysis of 197 decided applications, Clackmannanshire Council approved 97.0% of planning applications in 2025. Across 818 decisions on record (March 2021 to September 2026), the overall approval rate in Clackmannanshire is 97.4%; the national average across UK councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%.
Source: PlanningLens (planninglens.co.uk) analysis of Clackmannanshire council planning portal records · Data to 28 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 Clackmannanshire.
| Application Type | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full | 755 | 18 | 773 | 97.7% |
| Listed Building | 109 | 1 | 110 | 99.1% |
| Trees | 88 | 1 | 89 | 98.9% |
| Certificate of Lawfulness | 44 | 2 | 46 | 95.7% |
| Other | 41 | 4 | 45 | 91.1% |
| Advertisement | 35 | 0 | 35 | 100.0% |
| Prior Approval | 9 | 0 | 9 | 100.0% |
| Discharge of Conditions | 5 | 0 | 5 | 100.0% |
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| Ward | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clackmannanshire East | 423 | 6 | 429 | 98.6% |
| Clackmannanshire South | 251 | 4 | 255 | 98.4% |
| Clackmannanshire North | 166 | 8 | 174 | 95.4% |
| Clackmannanshire West | 134 | 4 | 138 | 97.1% |
| Clackmannanshire Central | 83 | 2 | 85 | 97.6% |
How Clackmannanshire’s planning approval rate has changed year by year, down 5.6pp since 2021.
Bar height reflects approval rate. Colour: green ≥85%, amber ≥70%, red below 70%.
Real residential planning decisions from Clackmannanshire council. Each reference links to the council's own planning portal so you can verify the details yourself.
| Reference | Proposal | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| 26/00172/FULL Clackmannanshire North | Alterations To Shopfront, Change Of Use From Class 3 Restaurant To Mixed Use Of | Approved |
| 26/00166/NWIN Clackmannanshire East | Installation Of 6 No. Replacement Windows | Approved |
| 26/00099/LIST Clackmannanshire South | Internal Works To Facilitate The Change of Use from Class 10 to Class 11 To Crea | Approved |
| 26/00100/FULL Clackmannanshire South | Change of Use from Class 10 to Class 11 Including Internal Alterations and Creat | Approved |
| 26/00160/NWIN Clackmannanshire East | Installation Of 3 No. Replacement Windows | Approved |
| 26/00149/FULL Clackmannanshire South | Installation of Replacement Skylight | Approved |
| 26/00147/LIST Clackmannanshire South | Installation of Replacement Skylight | Approved |
| 26/00143/FULL Clackmannanshire Central | Internal Alterations , Alterations To Window To Form New Emergency Exit Door, Ex | Approved |
| 26/00144/LIST Clackmannanshire Central | Internal Alterations to Improve Toilet Facilities And Availability Of Accessible | Approved |
| 26/00136/LIST Clackmannanshire East | Installation Of Electric Vehicle Charger On Rear Wall Of Boarding House | Approved |
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Based on 818 planning decisions, the overall approval rate in Clackmannanshire is 97.4%. The national average across councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%. Rates vary significantly by ward and application type.
PlanningLens has analysed 818 planning decisions from Clackmannanshire council. 797 were approved and 21 were refused. These figures cover every decision on record for the council, March 2021 to September 2026.
The average approval rate in Clackmannanshire is 97.4%, 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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