Outline Planning Planning Appeals in the UK
There have been 1,905 outline planning planning appeals recorded across England and Scotland, with a national success rate of 35.2%. Data covers decisions from 2013 to 2026.
Total Appeals
1,905
National Success Rate
35.2%
Allowed or part-allowed
Appeals Allowed
479
of 1,359 decided
Appeals Dismissed
880
Top Local Authorities for Outline Planning Appeals
| Local Authority | Outline Planning Appeals | Total Appeals |
|---|---|---|
| Liverpool City Council | 34 | 864 |
| Bannau Brycheiniog National Park | 30 | 152 |
| Guildford Borough Council | 21 | 894 |
| Elmbridge Borough Council | 19 | 950 |
| Leeds City Council | 17 | 1,805 |
| Waverley Borough Council | 17 | 760 |
| Sevenoaks District Council | 15 | 625 |
| East Riding of Yorkshire Council | 14 | 689 |
| Birmingham City Council | 12 | 1,248 |
| Bristol City Council | 12 | 1,128 |
| Newcastle upon Tyne City Council | 12 | 443 |
| Milton Keynes Council | 11 | 386 |
| East Hertfordshire District Council | 10 | 1,023 |
| Tandridge District Council | 10 | 752 |
| Chichester District Council | 10 | 545 |
| Malvern Hills District Council | 10 | 518 |
| Oxford City Council | 10 | 401 |
| Wealden District Council | 9 | 780 |
| South Gloucestershire Council | 9 | 705 |
| Rother District Council | 9 | 477 |
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 The success rate shown is the proportion of decided appeals that were allowed or part-allowed, excluding withdrawn, invalid, or pending outcomes.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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