Prior Approval Planning Appeals in the UK
There have been 37,789 prior approval planning appeals recorded across England and Scotland, with a national success rate of 29.5%. Data covers decisions from 2012 to 2026.
Total Appeals
37,789
National Success Rate
29.5%
Allowed or part-allowed
Appeals Allowed
8,851
of 30,014 decided
Appeals Dismissed
21,163
Top Local Authorities for Prior Approval Appeals
| Local Authority | Prior Approval Appeals | Total Appeals |
|---|---|---|
| City of Edinburgh | 526 | 1,556 |
| Leeds City Council | 322 | 1,831 |
| Carmarthenshire County Council | 236 | 469 |
| Birmingham City Council | 234 | 1,265 |
| Epping Forest District Council | 228 | 1,135 |
| Uttlesford District Council | 224 | 903 |
| Bristol City Council | 221 | 1,137 |
| East Hertfordshire District Council | 215 | 1,032 |
| Liverpool City Council | 211 | 923 |
| Bridgend County Borough Council | 203 | 455 |
| Waverley Borough Council | 202 | 765 |
| Maldon District Council | 196 | 694 |
| Vale of Glamorgan Council | 195 | 537 |
| Manchester City Council | 193 | 770 |
| Tendring District Council | 186 | 570 |
| Maidstone Borough Council | 185 | 751 |
| Guildford Borough Council | 183 | 908 |
| Sheffield City Council | 183 | 775 |
| Tandridge District Council | 178 | 757 |
| Braintree District Council | 177 | 695 |
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 The success rate shown is the proportion of decided appeals that were allowed or part-allowed, excluding withdrawn, invalid, or pending outcomes.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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