Minor Commercial Planning Appeals in the UK
There have been 10,323 minor commercial planning appeals recorded across England and Scotland, with a national success rate of 80.5%. Data covers decisions from 2001 to 2026.
Total Appeals
10,323
National Success Rate
80.5%
Allowed or part-allowed
Appeals Allowed
1,957
of 2,430 decided
Appeals Dismissed
473
Top Local Authorities for Minor Commercial Appeals
| Local Authority | Minor Commercial Appeals | Total Appeals |
|---|---|---|
| Carmarthenshire County Council | 285 | 804 |
| City of Edinburgh | 280 | 1,458 |
| Bridgend County Borough Council | 180 | 699 |
| Pembrokeshire Coast National Park | 143 | 418 |
| Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council | 133 | 590 |
| Vale of Glamorgan Council | 126 | 848 |
| Newport City Council | 123 | 980 |
| Cardiff County Council | 113 | 720 |
| Brent London Borough | 95 | 1,295 |
| East Hertfordshire District Council | 93 | 1,095 |
| Leeds City Council | 90 | 1,881 |
| Havering London Borough | 85 | 1,214 |
| Chichester District Council | 80 | 565 |
| Tendring District Council | 73 | 581 |
| Barnet London Borough | 70 | 1,876 |
| Monmouthshire County Council | 70 | 400 |
| Conwy County Borough Council | 70 | 380 |
| Lake District National Park Authority | 64 | 346 |
| Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council | 64 | 263 |
| Birmingham City Council | 63 | 1,305 |
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 The success rate shown is the proportion of decided appeals that were allowed or part-allowed, excluding withdrawn, invalid, or pending outcomes.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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