What percentage of planning applications does Highland approve?

Highland approves approximately 95% of planning applications, based on 2,750 decisions analysed by PlanningLens from the council's planning portal.

How many planning applications has Highland decided?

PlanningLens has analysed 2,750 planning decisions published by Highland.

What is the refusal rate for Highland planning applications?

Highland refuses approximately 5% of planning applications.

How long does a planning application take in Highland?

The average planning application in Highland takes 11.3 weeks from validation to decision, which is above the statutory 8-week target for householder applications. Based on 758 applications with recorded submission and decision dates. See how Highland compares in the UK ranking: How long does a planning application take in the UK?

Recent Planning Applications in Highland

Name: Highland Planning Decisions
Creator: PlanningLens
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Every planning decision analysed from January 2020 to present.

2,750Decisions

95%Approved

138Refused

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Recent planning decisions in Highland

3 days ago

Installation of 25.no replacement windows and external remedial works

26/01865/FUL · Thurso And North West Caithness

Approved

4 days ago

Erection of short term letting unit, erection of wall and formation of access

26/02310/FUL · Aird And Loch Ness

Approved

4 days ago

Alterations and extension

26/02770/FUL · Badenoch And Strathspey

Approved

1 week ago

Erection of house

26/01932/FUL · Eilean A' Cheò

Approved

1 week ago

Erection of dog boarding kennels

25/03363/FUL · Eilean A' Cheò

Approved

1 week ago

Change of use of garage to short term letting unit

26/01700/FUL · Aird And Loch Ness

Approved

1 week ago

Erection of agricultural shed (432sqm; storage and machinery) - Class 18

26/02852/PNO · Caol And Mallaig

Approved

1 week ago

Alterations and extension to house

26/02227/FUL · North, West And Central Sutherland

Approved

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About this data

This page analyses 2,750 planning decisions made by Highland from January 2020 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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