New Build approval rate in Highland
Highland approved 88.0% of new build applications, based on 191 decisions analysed.
Last updated: August 2026
88.0%
new build approval rate
191
New Build decisions
168
Approved
23
Refused
94.9%
Highland overall
New Build applications are refused more often than the Highland average (94.9%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.
How new build compares in Highland
New Build
88.0%
Highland all applications
94.9%
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Other project types in Highland
98.3%
95.8%
99.3%
93.9%
100.0%
96.0%