Dundee planning approval rate

Dundee council approved 94.1% of planning applications and refused 5.9%, based on 10,343 decisions analysed. Ranked 174th out of 221 councils for strictness.

Last updated: March 2026 · Based on decisions from January 2020 to present

94.1%

overall approval rate

10,343

Decisions analysed

9,737

Approved

606

Refused

Wards covered

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Approval rate by application type

Different application types have different approval rates in Dundee. Householder and full planning applications typically have the highest volume.

Other (10,343 decided)

94.1%

Approval rate by project type

These rates are based on what homeowners are actually building in Dundee — mined from 10,343 proposal descriptions.

Extension (General) (2,209 decided)

97.9%

Garage / Parking (1,240 decided)

94.4%

Change of Use (Residential) (1,086 decided)

87.8%

New Build (570 decided)

85.8%

Dormer (415 decided)

95.7%

Outbuilding (314 decided)

98.1%

Conservatory (240 decided)

98.8%

Rear Extension (155 decided)

98.7%

HMO (98 decided)

86.7%

Flat Conversion (45 decided)

91.1%

Side Extension (42 decided)

97.6%

Basement (36 decided)

91.7%

Loft Conversion (33 decided)

97.0%

Annex (27 decided)

92.6%

Wraparound Extension (11 decided)

100.0%

Approval rate by ward

Planning outcomes vary significantly by ward within Dundee. Click any ward for detailed statistics.

The Ferry (2,557 decided)

94.5%

Maryfield (2,029 decided)

94.0%

West End (2,001 decided)

93.6%

Lochee (1,067 decided)

94.3%

Strathmartine (777 decided)

95.1%

Coldside (727 decided)

93.4%

East End (586 decided)

93.7%

North East (522 decided)

95.8%

Wards in Dundee

The Ferry

94.5% approval · 2,557 decisions

Maryfield

94.0% approval · 2,029 decisions

West End

93.6% approval · 2,001 decisions

Lochee

94.3% approval · 1,067 decisions

Strathmartine

95.1% approval · 777 decisions

Coldside

93.4% approval · 727 decisions

East End

93.7% approval · 586 decisions

North East

95.8% approval · 522 decisions

Recent comparable decisions

The most recent residential planning decisions in Dundee, showing how the council decides real applications.

26/00022/FULL

Erection of garage and external works · The Ferry · Wed 14 Jan 2026

Approved

26/00014/CLPUD

Single storey extension to residential dwellinghouse · Strathmartine · Fri 09 Jan 2026

Approved

26/00009/FULL

Replacement windows & door and installation of gate · West End · Wed 07 Jan 2026

Approved

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Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 10,343 decisions.

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