Minor Commercial Planning Appeals in the UK
There have been 6,918 minor commercial planning appeals recorded across England and Scotland, with a national success rate of 79.7%. Data covers decisions from 2001 to 2026.
Total Appeals
6,918
National Success Rate
79.7%
Allowed or part-allowed
Appeals Allowed
1,719
of 2,156 decided
Appeals Dismissed
437
Top Local Authorities for Minor Commercial Appeals
| Local Authority | Minor Commercial Appeals | Total Appeals |
|---|---|---|
| City of Edinburgh | 289 | 1,556 |
| Tendring District Council | 73 | 542 |
| Leeds City Council | 71 | 1,735 |
| Chichester District Council | 67 | 525 |
| Highland | 62 | 389 |
| Birmingham City Council | 57 | 1,187 |
| Glasgow City | 53 | 636 |
| North Somerset Council | 49 | 473 |
| Lake District National Park Authority | 49 | 311 |
| Epping Forest District Council | 47 | 1,095 |
| Kirklees Metropolitan Council | 45 | 759 |
| Wealden District Council | 43 | 744 |
| Maldon District Council | 42 | 676 |
| Tandridge District Council | 39 | 721 |
| Slough Borough Council | 39 | 335 |
| Horsham District Council | 38 | 635 |
| Bath and North East Somerset Council | 38 | 542 |
| Malvern Hills District Council | 37 | 477 |
| South Downs National Park Authority | 37 | 291 |
| Bristol City Council | 36 | 1,101 |
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 The success rate shown is the proportion of decided appeals that were allowed or part-allowed, excluding withdrawn, invalid, or pending outcomes.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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