North Ayrshire Council approves – of planning applications, based on 1,131 real decisions analysed from the council’s public planning portal. The national average across all councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%. North Ayrshire is closely in line with the national average.
According to PlanningLens analysis of 1,131 decided applications on record (March 2021 to September 2026), North Ayrshire Council approved – of planning applications. The national average approval rate across UK councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%.
Source: PlanningLens (planninglens.co.uk) analysis of North Ayrshire council planning portal records · Data to 28 September 2026 · Quote freely with attribution
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Not all applications are treated equally. Extension types, listed building consent, and change of use applications each have very different success rates in North Ayrshire.
| Application Type | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full | – | – | 1,047 | – |
| Certificate of Lawfulness | – | – | 166 | – |
| Trees | – | – | 129 | – |
| Other | – | – | 96 | – |
| Listed Building | – | – | 68 | – |
| Advertisement | – | – | 58 | – |
| Discharge of Conditions | – | – | 6 | – |
A loft conversion in one ward can have a 90% approval rate. In the next ward, 55%. The free check tells you which side you're on, your free property report is emailed in minutes.
Check My PostcodeWard-level data reveals where planning applications are most and least likely to succeed. Officers, local policies, and neighbourhood character all play a role.
| Ward | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Coast | – | – | 385 | – |
| Garnock Valley | – | – | 195 | – |
| Arran | – | – | 154 | – |
| Saltcoats And Stevenston | – | – | 122 | – |
| Irvine West | – | – | 120 | – |
| Irvine South | – | – | 110 | – |
| Irvine East | – | – | 105 | – |
| Kilwinning | – | – | 97 | – |
| North Coast And Cumbraes | – | – | 60 | – |
| Ardrossan | – | – | 53 | – |
| Dalry And West Kilbride | – | – | 50 | – |
| Ardrossan And Arran | – | – | 49 | – |
| Kilbirnie And Beith | – | – | 34 | – |
| Saltcoats | – | – | 15 | – |
How North Ayrshire’s planning approval rate has changed year by year, unchanged since 2021.
Bar height reflects approval rate. Colour: green ≥85%, amber ≥70%, red below 70%.
Real residential planning decisions from North Ayrshire council. Each reference links to the council's own planning portal so you can verify the details yourself.
| Reference | Proposal | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| 26/00554/PP Kilwinning | Erection of building to form office/workshop/storage units (Class 4, 5 & 6) | Approved |
| 26/00520/PP Garnock Valley | Siting of residential caravan for a temporary period of up to 5 years | Approved |
| 26/00504/ADC Irvine East | Erection of externally illuminated shopfront signage | Approved |
| 26/00511/PP Irvine West | Siting of 1 no. 20ft shipping container to rear of shop | Refused |
| 26/00506/PP Arran | Erection of single storey extensions and deck to rear to detached dwelling house | Approved |
| 26/00466/PP Irvine West | Erection of detached bungalow and garage, boundary fencing and the formation of | Refused |
| 26/00536/PP Arran | Erection of single storey extension to rear of detached dwelling house | Approved |
| 26/00527/PP North Coast And Cumbraes | Erection of detached dwelling housee | Approved |
| 26/00537/PP North Coast | Alterations to roof including raised ridge and gable extension on west side and | Approved |
| 26/00528/PP Ardrossan And Arran | Erection of detached dwelling house | Approved |
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Based on 1,131 planning decisions, the overall approval rate in North Ayrshire is –. The national average across councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%. Rates vary significantly by ward and application type.
PlanningLens has analysed 1,131 planning decisions from North Ayrshire council. – were approved and – were refused. These figures cover every decision on record for the council, March 2021 to September 2026.
The average approval rate in North Ayrshire is –, but outcomes depend heavily on your specific ward, the type of extension or development you are proposing, and local planning policy. Use the free PlanningLens postcode check to get a personalised score.
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