Planning Appeals in Highland Council
Highland Council has had 68 planning appeal decisions recorded, with a 50% success rate (appeals allowed or part-allowed). Data spans from 2026 to 2026.
Total Appeals
68
Success Rate
50%
Allowed, of decided appeals
Appeals Allowed
7
of 14 decided
Appeals Dismissed
7
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Across 14 decided appeals, Highland Council allows 50% — versus 30% nationally.
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| Appeal Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Prior Approval | 16 | 23.5% |
| Minor Commercial | 14 | 20.6% |
About this data
This page shows aggregate statistics for planning appeals handled by Highland 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 Success rate is calculated as the proportion of decided appeals (excluding withdrawn, invalid, or pending cases) that were allowed or part-allowed.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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