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House prices in Perth and Kinross Council: average £229,180, -1.4% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Perth and Kinross Council received?
Perth and Kinross Council received 1,915 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 79%.
How long does Perth and Kinross Council take to decide applications?
Perth and Kinross Council takes an average of 64 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 Perth and Kinross Council?
Perth and Kinross Council approves 79% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Perth and Kinross Council?
Submit your representation to Perth and Kinross 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 Perth and Kinross Council planning portal.

Planning data sourced from Perth and Kinross Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Perth and Kinross Council Planning Authority

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

Perth and Kinross Council serves as the local authority for the Perth and Kinross region, one of Scotland's 32 council areas. Based in Perth, the council has maintained a status of no overall control since 1999, making it a dynamic environment for planning applications and local governance. The council was established in | leader1_type = Provost. The council is currently led by Grant Laing (SNP), who has held the position since 25 May 2022. Thomas Glen serves as Chief Executive since 1 November 2021. The council comprises 40 councillors, with the most recent election held on 5 May 2022.

The council area encompasses 265 towns and villages, including Aberfeldy, Alyth, Auchterarder, Blairgowrie, Coupar Angus and Crieff. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Perth and Kinross Council received 1,915 planning applications. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (787), outline applications (186), tree works (119). 15 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

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