Stirling Council approves – of planning applications, based on 10,162 real decisions analysed from the council’s public planning portal. The national average across all councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%. Stirling is closely in line with the national average.
According to PlanningLens analysis of 10,162 decided applications on record (July 2025 to September 2026), Stirling Council approved – of planning applications. The national average approval rate across UK councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%.
Source: PlanningLens (planninglens.co.uk) analysis of Stirling council planning portal records · Data to 25 September 2026 · Quote freely with attribution
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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 | – | – | 12,084 | – |
| Full | – | – | 272 | – |
| Listed Building | – | – | 73 | – |
| Advertisement | – | – | 23 | – |
| Certificate of Lawfulness | – | – | 21 | – |
| Trees | – | – | 7 | – |
| Discharge of Conditions | – | – | 5 | – |
A loft conversion in one ward can have a 90% approval rate. In the next ward, 55%. The free check tells you which side you're on, your free property report is emailed in minutes.
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| Ward | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ward 3 Dunblane & Bridge Of Allan | – | – | 2,803 | – |
| Ward 2 Forth & Endrick | – | – | 2,760 | – |
| Ward 5 Stirling West | – | – | 1,968 | – |
| Ward 4 Stirling North | – | – | 1,837 | – |
| Ward 1 Trossachs & Teith | – | – | 1,410 | – |
| Ward 6 Stirling East | – | – | 879 | – |
| Ward 7 Bannockburn | – | – | 820 | – |
How Stirling’s planning approval rate has changed year by year, unchanged since 2018.
Bar height reflects approval rate. Colour: green ≥85%, amber ≥70%, red below 70%.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 26/00419/FUL Ward 3 Dunblane & Bridge Of Allan | Replacement of garden shed | Approved |
| 26/00389/LWP Ward 4 Stirling North | Extension to rear of dwellinghouse | Approved |
| 26/00352/FUL Ward 1 Trossachs & Teith | Alterations to shop front to include replacement of existing windows and door an | Approved |
| 26/00337/FUL Ward 2 Forth & Endrick | Erection of single storey dwellinghouse | Approved |
| 26/00324/FUL Ward 4 Stirling North | Erection of a two storey extension to form a new cafe (Class 3) | Approved |
| 26/00359/FUL Ward 2 Forth & Endrick | Erection of dwellinghouse | Approved |
| 26/00374/FUL Ward 4 Stirling North | Alterations to existing boundary wall to re align to allow ease of access to adj | Approved |
| 26/00373/LBC Ward 4 Stirling North | Partial demolition of stone wall to create vehicle and pedestrian access | Approved |
| 26/00259/LWP Ward 3 Dunblane & Bridge Of Allan | Propsed single-storey rear extension to dwellinghouse | Approved |
| 25/00522/FUL Ward 1 Trossachs & Teith | Erection of wooden fence (Retrospective) | Approved |
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Based on 10,162 planning decisions, the overall approval rate in Stirling is –. The national average across councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%. Rates vary significantly by ward and application type.
PlanningLens has analysed 10,162 planning decisions from Stirling council. – were approved and – were refused. These figures cover every decision on record for the council, July 2025 to September 2026.
The average approval rate in Stirling is –, but outcomes depend heavily on your specific ward, the type of extension or development you are proposing, and local planning policy. Use the free PlanningLens postcode check to get a personalised score.
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