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Black Isle planning approval rate

Black Isle ward in Highland has a 89.5% approval rate based on 57 planning decisions. Highland overall: 94.8%.

Last updated: June 2026

89.5%
ward approval rate
57
Decisions
51
Approved
6
Refused
94.8%
Highland average

Black Isle is 5.3 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 (57 decided)
89.5%
Highland overall (2,338 decided)
94.8%
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Recent decisions in Black Isle

Erection of EV charging station, retail unit (Class 1A) and cafe/restaurant (Cla · Thu 18 Jun 2026
Approved
Replacement front door already installed · Thu 18 Jun 2026
Approved
Erection of garage and gym/home office building · Thu 11 Jun 2026
Approved
Erection of decking (Retrospective) · Thu 11 Jun 2026
Approved

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