New Build approval rate in Highland
Highland approved 87.3% of new build applications, based on 166 decisions analysed.
Last updated: March 2026
87.3%
new build approval rate
166
New Build decisions
145
Approved
21
Refused
94.4%
Highland overall
New Build applications are refused more often than the Highland average (94.4%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.
How new build compares in Highland
New Build
87.3%
Highland all applications
94.4%
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Less than one set of revised drawings.
Other project types in Highland
94.7%
98.2%
100.0%
92.9%
100.0%
92.3%