Perth & Kinross Council approves – of planning applications, based on 18,268 real decisions analysed from the council’s public planning portal. The national average across all councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%. Perth & Kinross is closely in line with the national average.
According to PlanningLens analysis of 18,268 decided applications on record (June 2025 to September 2026), Perth & Kinross 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 Perth & Kinross council planning portal records · Data to 29 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 Perth & Kinross.
| Application Type | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | – | – | 22,548 | – |
| Listed Building | – | – | 83 | – |
| Prior Approval | – | – | 61 | – |
| Certificate of Lawfulness | – | – | 56 | – |
| Advertisement | – | – | 36 | – |
| Trees | – | – | 25 | – |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland | – | – | 3,260 | – |
| Kinross-shire | – | – | 2,630 | – |
| Strathtay | – | – | 2,329 | – |
| Perth City Centre | – | – | 2,217 | – |
| Strathallan | – | – | 2,095 | – |
| Strathmore | – | – | 1,912 | – |
| Strathearn | – | – | 1,870 | – |
| Almond And Earn | – | – | 1,697 | – |
| Carse Of Gowrie | – | – | 1,586 | – |
| Blairgowrie And Glens | – | – | 1,541 | – |
| Perth City South | – | – | 1,028 | – |
| Perth City North | – | – | 606 | – |
How Perth & Kinross’s planning approval rate has changed year by year, unchanged since 2018.
Bar height reflects approval rate. Colour: green ≥85%, amber ≥70%, red below 70%.
Real residential planning decisions from Perth & Kinross council. Each reference links to the council's own planning portal so you can verify the details yourself.
| Reference | Proposal | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| 26/01010/FLL Carse Of Gowrie | Erection of 2 dwellinghouses | Approved |
| 26/00211/IPL Strathearn | Residential development (in principle) | Approved |
| 26/00242/LBC Perth City Centre | Alterations | Approved |
| 26/01239/PNA Strathearn | Erection of an agricultural building | Approved |
| 26/01179/PNW Perth City Centre | Installation of replacement windows | Approved |
| 26/01080/CLP Strathallan | Erection of porch (proposed) | Approved |
| 26/01023/FLL Highland | Alterations | Approved |
| 26/00997/FLL Blairgowrie And Glens | Erection of dwellinghouse and associated works (in part retrospect) | Refused |
| 26/00831/FLL Kinross-shire | Alterations to dwellinghouse and installation of replacement windows (in part re | Approved |
| 26/00551/FLL Strathtay | Erection of carport/store with ancillary office | Approved |
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Based on 18,268 planning decisions, the overall approval rate in Perth & Kinross is –. The national average across councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%. Rates vary significantly by ward and application type.
PlanningLens has analysed 18,268 planning decisions from Perth & Kinross council. – were approved and – were refused. These figures cover every decision on record for the council, June 2025 to September 2026.
The average approval rate in Perth & Kinross 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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