Reserved Matters Planning Appeals in the UK
There have been 332 reserved matters planning appeals recorded across England and Scotland, with a national success rate of 35.8%. Data covers decisions from 1995 to 2026.
Total Appeals
332
National Success Rate
35.8%
Allowed or part-allowed
Appeals Allowed
102
of 285 decided
Appeals Dismissed
183
Top Local Authorities for Reserved Matters Appeals
| Local Authority | Reserved Matters Appeals | Total Appeals |
|---|---|---|
| City of Edinburgh | 142 | 1,556 |
| Glasgow City | 46 | 636 |
| Perth and Kinross | 18 | 259 |
| Fife | 15 | 244 |
| Aberdeenshire | 13 | 268 |
| Aberdeen City | 12 | 187 |
| Scottish Borders | 12 | 169 |
| South Ayrshire | 10 | 109 |
| Dumfries and Galloway | 8 | 156 |
| East Lothian | 7 | 151 |
| Highland | 6 | 389 |
| West Lothian | 5 | 196 |
| Stirling | 5 | 67 |
| Renfrewshire | 4 | 106 |
| Argyll and Bute | 3 | 143 |
| Moray | 3 | 121 |
| Orkney Islands | 3 | 118 |
| Dundee City | 3 | 86 |
| South Lanarkshire | 2 | 168 |
| East Ayrshire | 2 | 98 |
About Reserved Matters appeals
Reserved Matters 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 The success rate shown is the proportion of decided appeals that were allowed or part-allowed, excluding withdrawn, invalid, or pending outcomes.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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