Planning Appeals in City of Edinburgh
City of Edinburgh has had 1,458 planning appeal decisions recorded, with a 23.9% success rate (appeals allowed or part-allowed). Data spans from 1999 to 2026.
Total Appeals
1,458
Success Rate
24%
Allowed, of decided appeals
Appeals Allowed
268
of 1,098 decided
Appeals Dismissed
812
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Across 1,098 decided appeals, City of Edinburgh allows 24% — versus 30% nationally.
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| Appeal Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Prior Approval | 459 | 31.5% |
| Minor Commercial | 280 | 19.2% |
| Reserved Matters | 137 | 9.4% |
| Hearing | 63 | 4.3% |
About this data
This page shows aggregate statistics for planning appeals handled by City of Edinburgh. Data is sourced from the Planning Inspectorate (PINS) and the Directorate for Planning and Environmental Appeals (DPEA). Success rate is calculated as the proportion of decided appeals (excluding withdrawn, invalid, or pending cases) that were allowed or part-allowed. Statistics are updated daily.
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