What percentage of planning applications does Highland approve?

Highland approves approximately –% of planning applications, based on 2,639 decisions analysed by PlanningLens from the council's planning portal.

How many planning applications has Highland decided?

PlanningLens has analysed 2,639 planning decisions published by Highland.

What is the refusal rate for Highland planning applications?

Highland refuses approximately –% of planning applications.

How long does a planning application take in Highland?

The typical planning application in Highland takes 7.9 weeks from validation to decision, which is within the statutory 8-week target for householder applications. That is the median of 1,362 applications decided since January 2020 with both dates on record. See how Highland compares in the UK ranking: How long does a planning application take in the UK?

Highland Planning Refusals — Why Applications Get Turned Down

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Recent planning decisions in Highland

yesterday

Erection of carport

26/03511/FUL · Culloden And Ardersier

Approved

yesterday

Phase 1 - Form new access and residential roads to serve a new housing developme

25/03088/RCC · Inverness South

Approved

2 days ago

Erection of house

26/00172/PIP · Eilean A' Cheò

Approved

2 days ago

Erection of sun lounge

26/03606/FUL · Culloden And Ardersier

Approved

2 days ago

Demolish garage and erect garden room

25/03937/FUL · Inverness Ness-Side

Approved

5 days ago

Demolition of house Class 70

26/03341/PAR · Badenoch And Strathspey

Approved

5 days ago

Alterations, erection of walls, replacement roof covering and external stairs wi

26/03257/FUL · Fort William And Ardnamurchan

Approved

5 days ago

Erection of a temporary guyed meteorological mast up to 84m and associated infra

26/03253/FUL · Aird And Loch Ness

Approved

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This page analyses 2,639 planning decisions made by Highland, from October 2022 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 Highland planning approval rates page.

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