Planning Appeals in Highland
Highland has had 364 planning appeal decisions recorded, with a 38.1% success rate (appeals allowed or part-allowed). Data spans from 2006 to 2026.
Total Appeals
364
Success Rate
40%
Allowed, of decided appeals
Appeals Allowed
71
of 176 decided
Appeals Dismissed
104
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Across 176 decided appeals, Highland allows 40% — versus 30% nationally.
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| Appeal Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Prior Approval | 111 | 30.5% |
| Minor Commercial | 61 | 16.8% |
| Reserved Matters | 6 | 1.6% |
| Hearing | 4 | 1.1% |
About this data
This page shows aggregate statistics for planning appeals handled by Highland. 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 Success rate is calculated as the proportion of decided appeals (excluding withdrawn, invalid, or pending cases) that were allowed or part-allowed.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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