Prior Approval Planning Appeals in the UK
There have been 36,380 prior approval planning appeals recorded across England and Scotland, with a national success rate of 29.6%. Data covers decisions from 2012 to 2026.
Total Appeals
36,380
National Success Rate
29.6%
Allowed or part-allowed
Appeals Allowed
8,637
of 29,219 decided
Appeals Dismissed
20,582
Top Local Authorities for Prior Approval Appeals
| Local Authority | Prior Approval Appeals | Total Appeals |
|---|---|---|
| City of Edinburgh | 526 | 1,556 |
| Leeds City Council | 315 | 1,805 |
| Birmingham City Council | 226 | 1,248 |
| Epping Forest District Council | 222 | 1,128 |
| Uttlesford District Council | 219 | 899 |
| Bristol City Council | 217 | 1,128 |
| East Hertfordshire District Council | 214 | 1,023 |
| Liverpool City Council | 208 | 864 |
| Waverley Borough Council | 194 | 760 |
| Manchester City Council | 191 | 760 |
| Maldon District Council | 191 | 691 |
| Maidstone Borough Council | 183 | 744 |
| Tendring District Council | 183 | 566 |
| Sheffield City Council | 181 | 767 |
| Guildford Borough Council | 179 | 894 |
| Tandridge District Council | 175 | 752 |
| Carmarthenshire County Council | 173 | 301 |
| Reigate and Banstead Borough Council | 172 | 636 |
| Braintree District Council | 171 | 693 |
| Horsham District Council | 166 | 655 |
About Prior Approval appeals
Prior Approval 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 The success rate shown is the proportion of decided appeals that were allowed or part-allowed, excluding withdrawn, invalid, or pending outcomes.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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