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House prices in Dundee City Council: average £146,924, +3.8% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Dundee City Council received?
Dundee City Council received 891 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 91%.
How long does Dundee City Council take to decide applications?
Dundee City Council takes an average of 62 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 Dundee City Council?
Dundee City Council approves 91% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Dundee City Council?
Submit your representation to Dundee City 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 Dundee City Council planning portal.

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

About Dundee City Council Planning Authority

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

Dundee City Council serves as the local authority for Dundee City, one of Scotland's 32 council areas, established in its current form in 1996. The city has a rich governance history, having been administered by a corporation since it became a burgh in the late 12th century, and later by the City of Dundee District Council from 1975 until the council's reformation. This background is essential for anyone researching planning applications in the area, as it highlights the evolution of local governance and its impact on current planning practices.

The council area encompasses 46 towns and villages, including Dundee. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Dundee City Council received 891 planning applications. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.

The most common types were tree works (76), discharge of conditions (67), full planning applications (61). 3 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

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

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