New Build approval rate in Perth & Kinross

Perth & Kinross approved 85.6% of new build applications, based on 2,783 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

85.6%

new build approval rate

2,783

New Build decisions

2,382

Approved

401

Refused

94.5%

Perth & Kinross overall

New Build applications are refused more often than the Perth & Kinross average (94.5%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How new build compares in Perth & Kinross

New Build (2,783 decided)

85.6%

Perth & Kinross all applications (22,100 decided)

94.5%

Planning a new build in Perth & Kinross?

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