Falkirk Council approves – of planning applications, based on 964 real decisions analysed from the council’s public planning portal. The national average across all councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%. Falkirk is closely in line with the national average.
According to PlanningLens analysis of 964 decided applications on record (March 2021 to September 2026), Falkirk 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 Falkirk council planning portal records · Data to 25 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 Falkirk.
| Application Type | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | – | – | 959 | – |
| Listed Building | – | – | 54 | – |
| Advertisement | – | – | 51 | – |
| Discharge of Conditions | – | – | 19 | – |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carse, Kinnaird and Tryst | – | – | 141 | – |
| Falkirk South | – | – | 140 | – |
| Upper Braes | – | – | 135 | – |
| Bo'ness and Blackness | – | – | 128 | – |
| Falkirk North | – | – | 124 | – |
| Bonnybridge and Larbert | – | – | 119 | – |
| Denny and Banknock | – | – | 100 | – |
| Lower Braes | – | – | 100 | – |
| Grangemouth | – | – | 92 | – |
How Falkirk’s planning approval rate has changed year by year, unchanged since 2021.
Bar height reflects approval rate. Colour: green ≥85%, amber ≥70%, red below 70%.
Real residential planning decisions from Falkirk council. Each reference links to the council's own planning portal so you can verify the details yourself.
| Reference | Proposal | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| P/26/0329/FUL Grangemouth | Extension to Dwellinghouse (Dormer) | Approved |
| P/26/0331/FUL Lower Braes | Raised Patio to Rear | Approved |
| P/26/0318/FUL Upper Braes | Extensions to Dwellinghouse | Approved |
| P/26/0319/FUL Falkirk North | Extension to Dwellinghouse | Approved |
| P/26/0317/VRC Falkirk South | Construction of Dwellinghouse (Renewal of Planning Permission P/23/0285/FUL) | Approved |
| P/26/0313/FUL Falkirk South | Extensions to Dwellinghouse | Approved |
| P/26/0205/FUL Lower Braes | Extensions to Dwellinghouse | Approved |
| P/26/0140/PPP Bonnybridge and Larbert | Construction of Dwellinghouse and Associated Development | Approved |
| P/26/0116/FUL Falkirk North | Construction of 14 Flatted Dwellings and a Class 3 Retail Unit, with Associated | Approved |
| P/25/0513/FUL Denny and Banknock | Alterations and Conversion of Offices to 6 Flatted Dwellings | Approved |
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Based on 964 planning decisions, the overall approval rate in Falkirk is –. The national average across councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%. Rates vary significantly by ward and application type.
PlanningLens has analysed 964 planning decisions from Falkirk council. – were approved and – were refused. These figures cover every decision on record for the council, March 2021 to September 2026.
The average approval rate in Falkirk 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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