New Build approval rate in Highland
Highland approved 87.8% of new build applications, based on 172 decisions analysed.
Last updated: June 2026
87.8%
new build approval rate
172
New Build decisions
151
Approved
21
Refused
94.8%
Highland overall
New Build applications are refused more often than the Highland average (94.8%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.
How new build compares in Highland
New Build
87.8%
Highland all applications
94.8%
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Other project types in Highland
97.8%
95.1%
100.0%
93.3%
100.0%
94.1%