Outline Planning Planning Appeals in the UK
There have been 1,695 outline planning planning appeals recorded across England and Scotland, with a national success rate of 35.3%. Data covers decisions from 2013 to 2026.
Total Appeals
1,695
National Success Rate
35.3%
Allowed or part-allowed
Appeals Allowed
468
of 1,325 decided
Appeals Dismissed
857
Top Local Authorities for Outline Planning Appeals
| Local Authority | Outline Planning Appeals | Total Appeals |
|---|---|---|
| Liverpool City Council | 27 | 804 |
| Guildford Borough Council | 20 | 860 |
| Waverley Borough Council | 17 | 738 |
| Elmbridge Borough Council | 15 | 919 |
| Leeds City Council | 14 | 1,735 |
| East Riding of Yorkshire Council | 14 | 674 |
| Sevenoaks District Council | 14 | 597 |
| Bristol City Council | 12 | 1,101 |
| Newcastle upon Tyne City Council | 11 | 418 |
| Birmingham City Council | 10 | 1,187 |
| East Hertfordshire District Council | 10 | 989 |
| Tandridge District Council | 10 | 721 |
| Chichester District Council | 10 | 525 |
| Malvern Hills District Council | 10 | 477 |
| Oxford City Council | 10 | 381 |
| Milton Keynes Council | 10 | 376 |
| Rother District Council | 9 | 460 |
| Bromsgrove District Council | 9 | 370 |
| Lake District National Park Authority | 9 | 311 |
| South Downs National Park Authority | 9 | 291 |
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 The success rate shown is the proportion of decided appeals that were allowed or part-allowed, excluding withdrawn, invalid, or pending outcomes.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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