Planning Appeals in Edinburgh City Council
Edinburgh City Council has had 313 planning appeal decisions recorded, with a 21.3% success rate (appeals allowed or part-allowed). Data spans from 2025 to 2026.
Total Appeals
313
Success Rate
20%
Allowed, of decided appeals
Appeals Allowed
19
of 93 decided
Appeals Dismissed
70
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Across 93 decided appeals, Edinburgh City Council allows 20% — versus 30% nationally.
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| Appeal Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Prior Approval | 149 | 47.6% |
| Minor Commercial | 44 | 14.1% |
| Reserved Matters | 19 | 6.1% |
| Hearing | 11 | 3.5% |
About this data
This page shows aggregate statistics for planning appeals handled by Edinburgh City Council. 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 Success rate is calculated as the proportion of decided appeals (excluding withdrawn, invalid, or pending cases) that were allowed or part-allowed.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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