What percentage of planning applications does Dundee approve?

Dundee approves approximately –% of planning applications, based on 8,081 decisions analysed by PlanningLens from the council's planning portal.

How many planning applications has Dundee decided?

PlanningLens has analysed 8,081 planning decisions published by Dundee.

What is the refusal rate for Dundee planning applications?

Dundee refuses approximately –% of planning applications.

How long does a planning application take in Dundee?

The typical planning application in Dundee takes 8.0 weeks from validation to decision, which is within the statutory 8-week target for householder applications. That is the median of 434 applications decided since January 2020 with both dates on record. See how Dundee compares in the UK ranking: How long does a planning application take in the UK?

Dundee Planning Refusals — Why Applications Get Turned Down

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Recent planning decisions in Dundee

2 days ago

Change of use from vacant unit to amusement centre (Class 11) and external signa

26/00476/FULL · West End

Approved

2 days ago

Formation of a driveway

26/00347/FULL · Coldside

Refused

5 days ago

Erection of single storey extension to rear of house

26/00557/CLPUD · North East

Approved

5 days ago

Installation of back-up generator, diesel tank and fence

26/00484/FULL · West End

Approved

5 days ago

Change of use from Class 1A salon to Class 9 flat

26/00457/FULL · Coldside

Approved

5 days ago

Change of use from office (Class 4) to salon (Class 1A)

26/00456/FULL · Maryfield

Approved

5 days ago

External alterations

26/00286/FULL · West End

Approved

6 days ago

Alterations to garage

26/00447/FULL · The Ferry

Approved

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About this data

This page analyses 8,081 planning decisions made by Dundee, from December 2025 to present. Data is sourced directly from the council’s planning portal. For the full approval rate breakdown, ward-level analysis, and extension-type approval patterns, see the Dundee planning approval rates page.

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