Clackmannanshire Council approves 98.2% of planning applications, based on 965 real decisions analysed from the council’s public planning portal. The national average across all councils tracked by PlanningLens is 87.9%. Clackmannanshire sits 10.3 percentage points above the national average.
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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 | 673 | 13 | 686 | 98.1% |
| Listed Building | 89 | 0 | 89 | 100.0% |
| Trees | 81 | 1 | 82 | 98.8% |
| Other | 36 | 2 | 38 | 94.7% |
| Certificate of Lawfulness | 33 | 1 | 34 | 97.1% |
| Advertisement | 27 | 0 | 27 | 100.0% |
| Prior Approval | 5 | 0 | 5 | 100.0% |
| Discharge of Conditions | 4 | 0 | 4 | 100.0% |
A loft conversion in one ward can have a 90% approval rate. In the next ward, 55%. The free check tells you which side you're on.
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| Ward | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clackmannanshire East | 378 | 3 | 381 | 99.2% |
| Clackmannanshire South | 211 | 3 | 214 | 98.6% |
| Clackmannanshire North | 144 | 7 | 151 | 95.4% |
| Clackmannanshire West | 121 | 3 | 124 | 97.6% |
| Clackmannanshire Central | 69 | 1 | 70 | 98.6% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 26/00007/FULL Clackmannanshire East | Demolition Of Existing Porch And Single Storey Extension To Rear Of House | Approved |
| 26/00005/FULL Clackmannanshire South | Use of the site for Class 6 storage purposes and erection of 5 storage container | Approved |
| 26/00001/FULL Clackmannanshire North | Demolition Of Existing Building, Erection Of New Building Comprising Two Storey | Approved |
| 21/00069/PPP Clackmannanshire Central | Proposed Mixed Use Development Including Residential (Class 9), Business (Class | Approved |
| 25/00228/FULL Clackmannanshire East | Removal Of Existing Extension, Alterations And Erection Of One And A Half Storey | Approved |
| 25/00218/LIST Clackmannanshire East | Internal Alterations To Create Utility Room, Formation Of 1 No. Window And Insta | Approved |
| 25/00217/FULL Clackmannanshire East | Internal Alterations To Create Utility Room, Formation Of 1 No. Window And Insta | Approved |
| 25/00209/FULL Clackmannanshire East | Alterations To Access Junction With A876 (Partially Comprising Temporary Junctio | Approved |
| 25/00221/FULL Clackmannanshire South | First Floor Extension To Rear Of House | Approved |
| 25/00229/FULL Clackmannanshire North | Alterations And Single Storey Extension To Rear Of House | Approved |
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Based on 965 planning decisions, the overall approval rate in Clackmannanshire is 98.2%. The national average across councils tracked by PlanningLens is 87.9%. However, rates vary significantly by ward and application type.
PlanningLens has analysed 965 planning decisions from Clackmannanshire council. 948 were approved and 17 were refused. These figures cover decisions from January 2020 to the present.
The average approval rate in Clackmannanshire is 98.2%, but outcomes depend heavily on your specific ward, the type of extension or development you are proposing, and local planning policy. Use the PlanningLens free postcode check to get a personalised score.