Perth & Kinross Council approves 94.5% of planning applications, based on 22,100 real decisions analysed from the council’s public planning portal. The national average across all councils tracked by PlanningLens is 87.9%. Perth & Kinross sits 6.6 percentage points above the national average.
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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 | 20,877 | 1,223 | 22,100 | 94.5% |
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| Ward | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland | 2,996 | 140 | 3,136 | 95.5% |
| Kinross-shire | 2,358 | 200 | 2,558 | 92.2% |
| Strathtay | 2,143 | 121 | 2,264 | 94.7% |
| Perth City Centre | 2,018 | 128 | 2,146 | 94.0% |
| Strathallan | 1,910 | 115 | 2,025 | 94.3% |
| Strathmore | 1,758 | 98 | 1,856 | 94.7% |
| Strathearn | 1,735 | 64 | 1,799 | 96.4% |
| Almond And Earn | 1,524 | 107 | 1,631 | 93.4% |
| Carse Of Gowrie | 1,442 | 104 | 1,546 | 93.3% |
| Blairgowrie And Glens | 1,428 | 84 | 1,512 | 94.4% |
| Perth City South | 960 | 40 | 1,000 | 96.0% |
| Perth City North | 573 | 16 | 589 | 97.3% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 26/00239/CLP Strathmore | Extension to dwellinghouse (proposed) | Refused |
| 26/00160/PNW Strathearn | Installation of replacement windows | Approved |
| 26/00142/FLL Perth City South | Extension to dwellinghouse and garage to form ancillary accommodation unit | Approved |
| 26/00124/PNA Strathallan | Erection of agricultural building | Approved |
| 26/00105/FLL Highland | Alterations and extension to dwellinghouse, installation of flue and steps | Approved |
| 26/00089/FLL Kinross-shire | Extension to dwellinghouse | Approved |
| 26/00087/FLL Strathearn | Formation of hardstanding and erection of garden building | Approved |
| 26/00083/PND Strathallan | Demolition of buildings | Approved |
| 26/00082/FLL Strathmore | Extension to dwellinghouse | Approved |
| 26/00080/PNA Almond And Earn | Erection of agricultural building | Approved |
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Based on 22,100 planning decisions, the overall approval rate in Perth & Kinross is 94.5%. The national average across councils tracked by PlanningLens is 87.9%. However, rates vary significantly by ward and application type.
PlanningLens has analysed 22,100 planning decisions from Perth & Kinross council. 20,877 were approved and 1,223 were refused. These figures cover decisions from January 2020 to the present.
The average approval rate in Perth & Kinross is 94.5%, but outcomes depend heavily on your specific ward, the type of extension or development you are proposing, and local planning policy. Use the PlanningLens free postcode check to get a personalised score.