What percentage of planning applications does Stirling approve?

Stirling approves approximately –% of planning applications, based on 10,162 decisions analysed by PlanningLens from the council's planning portal.

How many planning applications has Stirling decided?

PlanningLens has analysed 10,162 planning decisions published by Stirling.

What is the refusal rate for Stirling planning applications?

Stirling refuses approximately –% of planning applications.

How long does a planning application take in Stirling?

The typical planning application in Stirling takes 8.1 weeks from validation to decision, which is above the statutory 8-week target for householder applications. That is the median of 423 applications decided since January 2020 with both dates on record. See how Stirling compares in the UK ranking: How long does a planning application take in the UK?

Recent Planning Applications in Stirling

Name: Stirling Planning Decisions
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Every planning decision on record, from July 2025 to present.

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Recent planning decisions in Stirling

5 days ago

Replacement of garden shed

26/00419/FUL · Ward 3 Dunblane & Bridge Of Allan

Approved

5 days ago

Extension to rear of dwellinghouse

26/00389/LWP · Ward 4 Stirling North

Approved

5 days ago

Alterations to shop front to include replacement of existing windows and door an

26/00352/FUL · Ward 1 Trossachs & Teith

Approved

6 days ago

Erection of single storey dwellinghouse

26/00337/FUL · Ward 2 Forth & Endrick

Approved

1 week ago

Erection of a two storey extension to form a new cafe (Class 3)

26/00324/FUL · Ward 4 Stirling North

Approved

1 week ago

Erection of dwellinghouse

26/00359/FUL · Ward 2 Forth & Endrick

Approved

2 weeks ago

Alterations to existing boundary wall to re align to allow ease of access to adj

26/00374/FUL · Ward 4 Stirling North

Approved

2 weeks ago

Partial demolition of stone wall to create vehicle and pedestrian access

26/00373/LBC · Ward 4 Stirling North

Approved

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About this data

This page analyses 10,162 planning decisions made by Stirling, from July 2025 to present. Data is sourced directly from the council’s planning portal. For the full approval rate breakdown, ward-level analysis, and extension-type approval patterns, see the Stirling planning approval rates page.

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