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Full approval rate in Highland

Highland approved 96.1% of full applications, based on 127 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

96.1%
full approval rate
127
Full decisions
122
Approved
5
Refused
94.8%
Highland overall

How full compares in Highland

Full (127 decided)
96.1%
Highland all types (2,338 decided)
94.8%

What gets approved near your property?

In Highland, 1 in 19 applications are refused. Your PlanningLens Full Planning Analysis gives you 17 pages of intelligence specific to your property:

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✓ Appeal success rates
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Other application types in Highland

Other (2,032 decided)
94.4%
Prior Approval (154 decided)
98.7%
Full (127 decided)
96.1%
Listed Building (12 decided)
100.0%
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