Dundee Council approves 94.2% of planning applications, based on 10,532 real decisions analysed from the council’s public planning portal. The national average across all councils tracked by PlanningLens is 88.3%. Dundee sits 5.9 percentage points above the national average.
According to PlanningLens analysis of 399 decided applications, Dundee Council approved 92.2% of planning applications in 2025. Across 10,532 decisions analysed since January 2020, the overall approval rate in Dundee is 94.2%; the national average across UK councils tracked by PlanningLens is 88.3%.
Source: PlanningLens (planninglens.co.uk) analysis of Dundee council planning portal records · Updated June 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 Dundee.
| Application Type | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 9,678 | 609 | 10,287 | 94.1% |
| Full | 150 | 4 | 154 | 97.4% |
| Listed Building | 38 | 0 | 38 | 100.0% |
| Advertisement | 24 | 0 | 24 | 100.0% |
| Discharge of Conditions | 18 | 0 | 18 | 100.0% |
| Prior Approval | 10 | 1 | 11 | 90.9% |
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Check My PostcodeWard-level data reveals where planning applications are most and least likely to succeed. Officers, local policies, and neighbourhood character all play a role.
| Ward | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ferry | 2,469 | 144 | 2,613 | 94.5% |
| Maryfield | 1,941 | 121 | 2,062 | 94.1% |
| West End | 1,910 | 131 | 2,041 | 93.6% |
| Lochee | 1,023 | 61 | 1,084 | 94.4% |
| Strathmartine | 750 | 38 | 788 | 95.2% |
| Coldside | 693 | 48 | 741 | 93.5% |
| East End | 553 | 37 | 590 | 93.7% |
| North East | 513 | 23 | 536 | 95.7% |
How Dundee’s planning approval rate has changed year by year, up 3.0pp since 2018.
Bar height reflects approval rate. Colour: green ≥85%, amber ≥70%, red below 70%.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 26/00287/FULL East End | Extension to existing garage | Approved |
| 26/00271/FULL The Ferry | Formation of new window opening | Approved |
| 26/00263/FULL Coldside | Single storey extension | Approved |
| 26/0011/NMV Lochee | Proposed residential development with associated engineering works and landscapi | Approved |
| 26/00293/FULL The Ferry | Replacement back door | Approved |
| 26/00239/LBC West End | Installation of replacement windows (retrospective) | Approved |
| 26/00240/FULL West End | Installation of replacement windows (retrospective) | Approved |
| 26/00116/FULL North East | Construction of welfare accommodation, EV chargers, storage shed, weighbridge an | Approved |
| 26/0002/NMV The Ferry | Details of replacement timber windows amended. Extent of cladding replacement ex | Approved |
| 26/00164/FULL North East | Erection of single storey extension | Approved |
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Based on 10,532 planning decisions, the overall approval rate in Dundee is 94.2%. The national average across councils tracked by PlanningLens is 88.3%. Rates vary significantly by ward and application type.
PlanningLens has analysed 10,532 planning decisions from Dundee council. 9,918 were approved and 614 were refused. These figures cover decisions from January 2020 to the present.
The average approval rate in Dundee is 94.2%, 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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