Reserved Matters Planning Appeals in the UK
There have been 528 reserved matters planning appeals recorded across England and Scotland, with a national success rate of 33.7%. Data covers decisions from 1995 to 2026.
Total Appeals
528
National Success Rate
33.7%
Allowed or part-allowed
Appeals Allowed
113
of 335 decided
Appeals Dismissed
222
Top Local Authorities for Reserved Matters Appeals
| Local Authority | Reserved Matters Appeals | Total Appeals |
|---|---|---|
| City of Edinburgh | 137 | 1,458 |
| Wrexham County Borough Council | 49 | 457 |
| Glasgow City | 45 | 626 |
| Flintshire County Council | 33 | 521 |
| Edinburgh City Council | 20 | 331 |
| Monmouthshire County Council | 17 | 400 |
| Perth and Kinross | 17 | 247 |
| Newport City Council | 15 | 980 |
| Fife | 15 | 237 |
| Aberdeenshire | 13 | 252 |
| Aberdeen City | 12 | 184 |
| Scottish Borders | 12 | 162 |
| Ceredigion County Council | 11 | 470 |
| South Ayrshire | 9 | 106 |
| Dumfries and Galloway | 8 | 150 |
| East Lothian | 7 | 147 |
| Vale of Glamorgan Council | 6 | 848 |
| Powys County Council | 6 | 627 |
| Highland | 6 | 364 |
| West Lothian | 5 | 186 |
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 The success rate shown is the proportion of decided appeals that were allowed or part-allowed, excluding withdrawn, invalid, or pending outcomes.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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