How many planning applications has Perth and Kinross Council received?

Perth and Kinross Council received 1,362 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 86%.

How long does Perth and Kinross Council take to decide planning applications?

Perth and Kinross 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 Perth and Kinross Council?

Perth and Kinross Council approves 86% of planning applications. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

How do I object to a planning application in Perth and Kinross Council?

To object to a Perth and Kinross Council planning application, you must submit your representation to Perth and Kinross Council during the public consultation period — typically 21 days from the date the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows you the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Perth and Kinross Council planning portal where objections can be submitted.

Perth and Kinross Council Planning Applications

Q: How do I search Perth and Kinross Council planning applications?

You can search Perth and Kinross Council planning applications by postcode on Planning Signal. Enter any postcode in the Perth and Kinross Council area to see all nearby applications, filter by type, and track decisions in real time.

Search and explore Perth and Kinross Council planning applications. Planning Signal is your free alternative to the Perth and Kinross Council planning portal — search all recent applications, track decisions, and get alerts on new developments in the area.

Region: Scotland

About Perth and Kinross Council

Governance

Leader: Grant Laing (SNP), since 25 May 2022

Chief Executive: Thomas Glen, since 1 November 2021

Seats: 40 councillors

Founded: | leader1_type = Provost

Last election: 5 May 2022

Political composition: SNP (17), Conservative (12), Liberal Democrats (5), Labour (1), Independents (5)

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to Perth and Kinross Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Perth and Kinross Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in Perth and Kinross Council mention key planning constraints like heritage, flood risk, and environmental concerns
Council Boundary Map - Interactive map showing the council boundary and application locations
Full Details - View complete application details, dates and decision status

Council Insights

Property Prices

Area Information

Admin district: Perth and Kinross
Parliamentary constituency: Angus and Perthshire Glens
LSOA: Rannoch and Aberfeldy - 06

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications in Perth and Kinross Council.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Perth and Kinross Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in Perth and Kinross Council

262 towns and villages. Click any town to search for planning applications nearby.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the Perth and Kinross Council area.

A brief summary of Perth and Kinross Council

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). The council comprises 40 councillors seats, with the most recent election held on 5 May 2022.

There were no crimes reported in the Perth and Kinross Council area during the most recent reporting period.

The council area encompasses 262 towns and villages, including Aberfeldy, Alyth, Auchterarder, Blairgowrie, Coupar Angus and Crieff. Planning applications across these communities can be searched using the postcode search above.

Search Perth and Kinross Council Planning Applications

Planning Signal provides a free, fast planning search for Perth and Kinross Council. Use the postcode search above to find planning applications near any address in the Perth and Kinross Council area. Unlike the official Perth and Kinross Council planning portal, Planning Signal lets you save searches, watch individual applications, and receive email alerts when decisions are made or new applications are submitted nearby.

Whether you're a resident checking Perth and Kinross Council planning applications near your home, a homeowner tracking your own application, or a property professional monitoring the local market, Planning Signal gives you the tools to stay informed about planning and development across Perth and Kinross Council.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 1,362 planning applications Perth and Kinross Council received. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Perth and Kinross Council maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

At 69 days on average, decisions in Perth and Kinross Council slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types in Perth and Kinross Council were full planning applications (806), outline applications (205), tree works (132). Full planning applications account for 59% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 10 large-scale (major) developments, 24 medium-scale applications, 1,326 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.

Application Outcomes

Approved: 870 applications
Refused: 62 applications
Withdrawn: 76 applications
Awaiting decision: 354 applications

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