Dundee Council approves – of planning applications, based on 8,081 real decisions analysed from the council’s public planning portal. The national average across all councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%. Dundee is closely in line with the national average.
According to PlanningLens analysis of 8,081 decided applications on record (December 2025 to September 2026), Dundee Council approved – of planning applications. The national average approval rate across UK councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%.
Source: PlanningLens (planninglens.co.uk) analysis of Dundee council planning portal records · Data to 28 September 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 | – | – | 10,311 | – |
| Full | – | – | 239 | – |
| Listed Building | – | – | 51 | – |
| Advertisement | – | – | 41 | – |
| Discharge of Conditions | – | – | 20 | – |
| Prior Approval | – | – | 18 | – |
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, your free property report is emailed in minutes.
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 | – | – | 2,645 | – |
| Maryfield | – | – | 2,093 | – |
| West End | – | – | 2,069 | – |
| Lochee | – | – | 1,102 | – |
| Strathmartine | – | – | 804 | – |
| Coldside | – | – | 751 | – |
| East End | – | – | 596 | – |
| North East | – | – | 544 | – |
How Dundee’s planning approval rate has changed year by year, unchanged 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 26/00476/FULL West End | Change of use from vacant unit to amusement centre (Class 11) and external signa | Approved |
| 26/00347/FULL Coldside | Formation of a driveway | Refused |
| 26/00557/CLPUD North East | Erection of single storey extension to rear of house | Approved |
| 26/00484/FULL West End | Installation of back-up generator, diesel tank and fence | Approved |
| 26/00457/FULL Coldside | Change of use from Class 1A salon to Class 9 flat | Approved |
| 26/00456/FULL Maryfield | Change of use from office (Class 4) to salon (Class 1A) | Approved |
| 26/00286/FULL West End | External alterations | Approved |
| 26/00447/FULL The Ferry | Alterations to garage | Approved |
| 26/00520/FULL The Ferry | Erection of two storey extension | Approved |
| 26/00516/PNW Maryfield | Replacement windows | Approved |
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Based on 8,081 planning decisions, the overall approval rate in Dundee is –. The national average across councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%. Rates vary significantly by ward and application type.
PlanningLens has analysed 8,081 planning decisions from Dundee council. – were approved and – were refused. These figures cover every decision on record for the council, December 2025 to September 2026.
The average approval rate in Dundee is –, 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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