Minor Commercial Planning Appeals in the UK
There have been 7,801 minor commercial planning appeals recorded across England and Scotland, with a national success rate of 79.8%. Data covers decisions from 2001 to 2026.
Total Appeals
7,801
National Success Rate
79.8%
Allowed or part-allowed
Appeals Allowed
1,720
of 2,156 decided
Appeals Dismissed
436
Top Local Authorities for Minor Commercial Appeals
| Local Authority | Minor Commercial Appeals | Total Appeals |
|---|---|---|
| City of Edinburgh | 289 | 1,556 |
| Leeds City Council | 76 | 1,805 |
| Tendring District Council | 73 | 566 |
| Chichester District Council | 68 | 545 |
| Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council | 64 | 172 |
| Highland | 62 | 389 |
| Carmarthenshire County Council | 59 | 301 |
| Birmingham City Council | 57 | 1,248 |
| Newport City Council | 55 | 320 |
| Glasgow City | 53 | 636 |
| Wealden District Council | 50 | 780 |
| North Somerset Council | 49 | 499 |
| Lake District National Park Authority | 49 | 317 |
| Epping Forest District Council | 48 | 1,128 |
| Powys County Council | 47 | 237 |
| Kirklees Metropolitan Council | 46 | 786 |
| Vale of Glamorgan Council | 44 | 265 |
| Maldon District Council | 42 | 691 |
| Monmouthshire County Council | 42 | 201 |
| Slough Borough Council | 41 | 366 |
About Minor Commercial appeals
Minor Commercial appeals are one of the categories used by the Planning Inspectorate to classify planning appeals in England. The success rate shown is the proportion of decided appeals that were allowed or part-allowed, excluding withdrawn, invalid, or pending outcomes. Data is updated daily from official sources.
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