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Black Isle planning approval rate

Black Isle ward in Highland has a 88.2% approval rate based on 51 planning decisions. Highland overall: 94.4%.

Last updated: March 2026

88.2%
ward approval rate
51
Decisions
45
Approved
6
Refused
94.4%
Highland average

Black Isle is 6.2 percentage points below the Highland average, placing it among the stricter wards in Highland. Checking what gets approved nearby before applying is particularly important here.

How Black Isle compares

Black Isle ward (51 decided)
88.2%
Highland overall (1,987 decided)
94.4%
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Recent decisions in Black Isle

24/05058/LBC
Repair and restoration of 14 no. windows, installation of 2no. new rooflights, a · Wed 04 Dec 2024
Approved
24/03946/LBC
Alterations, change of use to a shop, gallery, design studio & cafe (class 1A, 3 · Thu 12 Sep 2024
Approved
24/00844/FUL
Change of use to garden ground and associated works · Wed 06 Mar 2024
Approved
23/04156/FUL
Erection of extension and detached garage · Tue 29 Aug 2023
Approved
16/05732/LBC
Internal alterations to building · Thu 22 Dec 2016
Approved

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Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 1,987 decisions.

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