East Dunbartonshire Council approves 95.9% of planning applications, based on 1,053 real decisions analysed from the council’s public planning portal. The national average across all councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%. East Dunbartonshire sits 10.9 percentage points above the national average.
According to PlanningLens analysis of 570 decided applications, East Dunbartonshire Council approved 96.5% of planning applications in 2025. Across 1,053 decisions on record (April 2024 to September 2026), the overall approval rate in East Dunbartonshire is 95.9%; the national average across UK councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%.
Source: PlanningLens (planninglens.co.uk) analysis of East Dunbartonshire council planning portal records · Data to 27 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 East Dunbartonshire.
| Application Type | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full | 968 | 36 | 1,004 | 96.4% |
| Certificate of Lawfulness | 110 | 2 | 112 | 98.2% |
| Other | 68 | 9 | 77 | 88.3% |
| Advertisement | 34 | 2 | 36 | 94.4% |
| Listed Building | 30 | 0 | 30 | 100.0% |
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| Ward | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bearsden North | 234 | 5 | 239 | 97.9% |
| Bishopbriggs North And Campsie | 219 | 15 | 234 | 93.6% |
| Bearsden South | 225 | 3 | 228 | 98.7% |
| Milngavie | 169 | 5 | 174 | 97.1% |
| Lenzie And Kirkintilloch South | 155 | 12 | 167 | 92.8% |
| Bishopbriggs South | 131 | 4 | 135 | 97.0% |
| Kirkintilloch East And North And Twechar | 78 | 5 | 83 | 94.0% |
How East Dunbartonshire’s planning approval rate has changed year by year, down 1.2pp since 2024.
Bar height reflects approval rate. Colour: green ≥85%, amber ≥70%, red below 70%.
Real residential planning decisions from East Dunbartonshire council. Each reference links to the council's own planning portal so you can verify the details yourself.
| Reference | Proposal | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| TP/ED/26/0413 Lenzie And Kirkintilloch South | Proposed erection of raised composite rear decking with access steps and metal b | Approved |
| TP/ED/26/0415 Bishopbriggs North And Campsie | Replacement of the current boiler/CHP exhausts with 2x new twin wall stainless s | Approved |
| TP/ED/26/0298 Bearsden North | Proposed new dormer window, new rooflights and replacement rooflights. Re-roofin | Approved |
| TP/ED/26/0280 Bishopbriggs North And Campsie | Single storey side extension to dwelling to adjoin existing detached garage, alt | Approved |
| TP/ED/26/0135 Bishopbriggs South | erection of new garden fence, canopy, decking and patio doors | Approved |
| TP/ED/26/0410 Milngavie | Single storey rear extension | Approved |
| TP/ED/26/0406 Bishopbriggs North And Campsie | Proposed extension and alterations to dwelling to include raising of roof and fr | Approved |
| TP/ED/26/0382 Bearsden South | Proposed extension to rear dormer window | Approved |
| TP/ED/26/0461 Bishopbriggs North And Campsie | Installation of roof window | Approved |
| TP/ED/26/0408 Bishopbriggs North And Campsie | Retrospective change of use from a barber shop (Class 1a) to a small fitness stu | Approved |
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Based on 1,053 planning decisions, the overall approval rate in East Dunbartonshire is 95.9%. The national average across councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%. Rates vary significantly by ward and application type.
PlanningLens has analysed 1,053 planning decisions from East Dunbartonshire council. 1,010 were approved and 43 were refused. These figures cover every decision on record for the council, April 2024 to September 2026.
The average approval rate in East Dunbartonshire is 95.9%, 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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