Planning Appeals in Orkney Islands
Orkney Islands has had 115 planning appeal decisions recorded, with a 36% success rate (appeals allowed or part-allowed). Data spans from 2008 to 2025.
Total Appeals
115
Success Rate
76%
Allowed, of decided appeals
Appeals Allowed
59
of 78 decided
Appeals Dismissed
16
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Across 78 decided appeals, Orkney Islands allows 76% — versus 30% nationally.
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| Appeal Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Prior Approval | 10 | 8.7% |
| Minor Commercial | 6 | 5.2% |
| Reserved Matters | 3 | 2.6% |
About this data
This page shows aggregate statistics for planning appeals handled by Orkney Islands. 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 Success rate is calculated as the proportion of decided appeals (excluding withdrawn, invalid, or pending cases) that were allowed or part-allowed.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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