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Planning in Scotland

Approved
74%
20 of 27 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Scotland in the last 24 months, from Leeds City Council's planning register.

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Around Scotland

Postcode districts

LS18 241 applications in the last 12 monthsLS16 433 applications in the last 12 monthsLS19 196 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Leeds City Council

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About Scotland

Scotland, a key part of the United Kingdom, covers nearly one-third of the UK's land area and is comprised of the northern part of Great Britain along with over 790 islands, primarily in the Hebrides and Northern Isles. With a population of approximately 5.4 million, its capital is Edinburgh, while Glasgow is the largest city. The region is bordered by England to the south-east and surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, North Sea, and Irish Sea, with a devolved government led by the Scottish Parliament and the First Minister overseeing policy and international relations. This unique political landscape can influence local planning applications, making it essential for stakeholders to understand the regional governance framework.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Scotland planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Scotland, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 32 planning applications were submitted near Scotland. Of these, 74% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (9), tree works (5), outline applications (4).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Scotland?
In the last 24 months, 32 planning applications were submitted near Scotland. The approval rate is 74%.
How long do planning decisions take near Scotland?
The average planning decision time near Scotland is 46 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Scotland?
The planning approval rate near Scotland is 74%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Scotland?
The most common type of planning application near Scotland is full planning applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Scotland?
You can search and track planning applications near Scotland on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.