Stirling Council approves 95.2% of planning applications, based on 12,182 real decisions analysed from the council’s public planning portal. The national average across all councils tracked by PlanningLens is 87.9%. Stirling sits 7.3 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 Stirling.
| Application Type | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 11,601 | 581 | 12,182 | 95.2% |
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| Ward | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ward 3 Dunblane & Bridge Of Allan | 2,611 | 109 | 2,720 | 96.0% |
| Ward 2 Forth & Endrick | 2,561 | 151 | 2,712 | 94.4% |
| Ward 5 Stirling West | 1,791 | 107 | 1,898 | 94.4% |
| Ward 4 Stirling North | 1,718 | 73 | 1,791 | 95.9% |
| Ward 1 Trossachs & Teith | 1,319 | 66 | 1,385 | 95.2% |
| Ward 6 Stirling East | 826 | 36 | 862 | 95.8% |
| Ward 7 Bannockburn | 767 | 39 | 806 | 95.2% |
Real residential planning decisions from Stirling council. Each reference links to the council's own planning portal so you can verify the details yourself.
| Reference | Proposal | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| 26/00068/FUL Ward 3 Dunblane & Bridge Of Allan | Extension and alterations to dwellinghouse including partial demolition and stri | Approved |
| 26/00052/FUL Ward 1 Trossachs & Teith | Single storey extension to dwellinghouse | Approved |
| 26/00050/FUL Ward 3 Dunblane & Bridge Of Allan | Proposed single storey extension to gable of dwellinghouse to form master bedroo | Approved |
| 26/00046/FUL Ward 3 Dunblane & Bridge Of Allan | Ground floor extension to form enlarged entrance hallway and new dormer extensio | Approved |
| 26/00045/LBC Ward 5 Stirling West | Works to traditional timber sash and case window units, including reglazing with | Approved |
| 26/00027/FUL Ward 1 Trossachs & Teith | Extension and alterations to dwellinghouse and formation of hardstanding to form | Approved |
| 26/00029/FUL Ward 1 Trossachs & Teith | Erection of garage and store | Approved |
| 26/00018/FUL Ward 5 Stirling West | Construction of upper floor extension | Approved |
| 26/00011/FUL Ward 7 Bannockburn | Erection of bungalow and garage (retirement home) | Approved |
| 26/00013/FUL Ward 3 Dunblane & Bridge Of Allan | Change of use from a Class 1A retail unit (pharmacy) to a Class 11 assembly and | Approved |
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Based on 12,182 planning decisions, the overall approval rate in Stirling is 95.2%. The national average across councils tracked by PlanningLens is 87.9%. However, rates vary significantly by ward and application type.
PlanningLens has analysed 12,182 planning decisions from Stirling council. 11,601 were approved and 581 were refused. These figures cover decisions from January 2020 to the present.
The average approval rate in Stirling is 95.2%, 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.