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House prices in Angus Council: average £178,455, +5.1% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Angus Council received?
Angus Council received 787 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 93%.
How long does Angus Council take to decide applications?
Angus Council takes an average of 69 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate for Angus Council?
Angus Council approves 93% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Angus Council?
Submit your representation to Angus Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Angus Council planning portal.

Planning data sourced from Angus Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Angus Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Angus Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

Angus Council serves as the local authority for Angus, one of Scotland's 32 council areas, with its headquarters located in Forfar. Since 2017, the council has experienced no overall control, and as of April 2025, it is managed by a minority administration made up of Conservatives, Labour, and several independent councillors. This dynamic governance structure may influence planning applications and local development initiatives in the area. The council is currently led by George Meechan (Independent), who has held the position since 22 April 2025. Kathryn Lindsay serves as Chief Executive since 1 January 2024. The council comprises 28 councillors serving Full council elected every 5 years terms, with the most recent election held on 5 May 2022.

The council area encompasses 200 towns and villages, including Arbroath, Barry, Brechin, Carnoustie, Forfar and Kirriemuir. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Angus Council received 787 planning applications. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (235), outline applications (59), listed building and heritage (28). 4 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Angus Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Angus Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.