Dundee Council approves 94.1% of planning applications, based on 10,343 real decisions analysed from the council’s public planning portal. The national average across all councils tracked by PlanningLens is 87.9%. Dundee sits 6.2 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 Dundee.
| Application Type | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 9,737 | 606 | 10,343 | 94.1% |
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| Ward | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ferry | 2,417 | 140 | 2,557 | 94.5% |
| Maryfield | 1,908 | 121 | 2,029 | 94.0% |
| West End | 1,873 | 128 | 2,001 | 93.6% |
| Lochee | 1,006 | 61 | 1,067 | 94.3% |
| Strathmartine | 739 | 38 | 777 | 95.1% |
| Coldside | 679 | 48 | 727 | 93.4% |
| East End | 549 | 37 | 586 | 93.7% |
| North East | 500 | 22 | 522 | 95.8% |
Real residential planning decisions from Dundee council. Each reference links to the council's own planning portal so you can verify the details yourself.
| Reference | Proposal | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| 26/00022/FULL The Ferry | Erection of garage and external works | Approved |
| 26/00014/CLPUD Strathmartine | Single storey extension to residential dwellinghouse | Approved |
| 26/00009/FULL West End | Replacement windows & door and installation of gate | Approved |
| 26/00001/CLPUD West End | Replacement of the existing below ground fuel storage vessels with like for like | Approved |
| 25/00715/FULL The Ferry | Erection of extension | Approved |
| 25/00713/FULL North East | Erection of extension (amended design to 24/00644/FULL) | Approved |
| 25/00709/LBC The Ferry | Installation of replacement windows and associated stonework repairs | Approved |
| 25/00707/FULL West End | Erection of wall | Approved |
| 25/00699/FULL The Ferry | Change of use of bowling pavilion to community cafe and external alterations | Approved |
| 25/00698/FULL The Ferry | Change of use from public footpath to external seating area | Approved |
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Based on 10,343 planning decisions, the overall approval rate in Dundee is 94.1%. The national average across councils tracked by PlanningLens is 87.9%. However, rates vary significantly by ward and application type.
PlanningLens has analysed 10,343 planning decisions from Dundee council. 9,737 were approved and 606 were refused. These figures cover decisions from January 2020 to the present.
The average approval rate in Dundee is 94.1%, 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.