Prior Approval Planning Appeals in the UK
There have been 36,820 prior approval planning appeals recorded across England and Scotland, with a national success rate of 29.4%. Data covers decisions from 2012 to 2026.
Total Appeals
36,820
National Success Rate
29.4%
Allowed or part-allowed
Appeals Allowed
8,938
of 30,361 decided
Appeals Dismissed
21,423
Top Local Authorities for Prior Approval Appeals
| Local Authority | Prior Approval Appeals | Total Appeals |
|---|---|---|
| City of Edinburgh | 459 | 1,458 |
| Carmarthenshire County Council | 352 | 759 |
| Wrexham County Borough Council | 308 | 439 |
| Leeds City Council | 291 | 1,866 |
| Flintshire County Council | 291 | 521 |
| Bridgend County Borough Council | 285 | 690 |
| Caerphilly County Borough Council | 271 | 627 |
| Newport City Council | 261 | 948 |
| Cardiff County Council | 246 | 689 |
| Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council | 216 | 581 |
| Bristol City Council | 210 | 1,153 |
| Birmingham City Council | 208 | 1,293 |
| Epping Forest District Council | 208 | 1,152 |
| Vale of Glamorgan Council | 205 | 814 |
| Uttlesford District Council | 202 | 918 |
| East Hertfordshire District Council | 195 | 1,090 |
| Maldon District Council | 186 | 699 |
| Waverley Borough Council | 185 | 774 |
| Liverpool City Council | 184 | 962 |
| Tendring District Council | 181 | 577 |
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 The success rate shown is the proportion of decided appeals that were allowed or part-allowed, excluding withdrawn, invalid, or pending outcomes.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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