New Build approval rate in Perth & Kinross

Perth & Kinross approved 85.4% of new build applications, based on 2,809 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

85.4%

new build approval rate

2,809

New Build decisions

2,400

Approved

409

Refused

94.3%

Perth & Kinross overall

New Build applications are refused more often than the Perth & Kinross average (94.3%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How new build compares in Perth & Kinross

New Build (2,809 decided)

85.4%

Perth & Kinross all applications (22,468 decided)

94.3%

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