Outline Planning Planning Appeals in the UK
There have been 3,048 outline planning planning appeals recorded across England and Scotland, with a national success rate of 35.8%. Data covers decisions from 2013 to 2026.
Total Appeals
3,048
National Success Rate
35.8%
Allowed or part-allowed
Appeals Allowed
535
of 1,494 decided
Appeals Dismissed
959
Top Local Authorities for Outline Planning Appeals
| Local Authority | Outline Planning Appeals | Total Appeals |
|---|---|---|
| Ceredigion County Council | 123 | 470 |
| Powys County Council | 86 | 627 |
| Liverpool City Council | 69 | 978 |
| Caerphilly County Borough Council | 68 | 667 |
| Denbighshire County Council | 68 | 316 |
| Bannau Brycheiniog National Park | 53 | 212 |
| Pembrokeshire Coast National Park | 43 | 418 |
| Guildford Borough Council | 32 | 932 |
| Flintshire County Council | 28 | 521 |
| Birmingham City Council | 26 | 1,305 |
| Leeds City Council | 24 | 1,881 |
| Elmbridge Borough Council | 23 | 976 |
| East Riding of Yorkshire Council | 23 | 731 |
| Waverley Borough Council | 22 | 779 |
| Wrexham County Borough Council | 20 | 457 |
| Newport City Council | 18 | 980 |
| Harrow London Borough | 18 | 838 |
| Bristol City Council | 16 | 1,174 |
| Sevenoaks District Council | 16 | 646 |
| Newcastle upon Tyne City Council | 16 | 455 |
About Outline Planning appeals
Outline Planning 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 The success rate shown is the proportion of decided appeals that were allowed or part-allowed, excluding withdrawn, invalid, or pending outcomes.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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