Local Planning Authority Comparison Tool
This interactive dashboard presents planning application statistics for every Local Planning Authority (LPA) in England and Wales. Using official UK Government data.
Understanding these statistics can help homeowners and developers make informed decisions before submitting applications. Councils with higher approval rates may indicate more permissive planning policies, while stricter authorities may require a more thorough approach. This dashboard is updated regularly to reflect the latest Government figures and trends. [Updated March 2026]
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| LPA | Apps Decided | % Apps Approved | % Apps Decided On Time | Green Belt Area |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Planning Performance
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A Local Planning Authority is the council responsible for granting or refusing Planning Permission in a specific area. Each LPA applies national planning rules and its local policies to assess applications.
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Approval rates are calculated as the percentage of planning applications granted by an LPA out of all applications decided in a given period. This includes approvals given with conditions.
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Yes. Development in Green Belt areas is highly restricted, so councils with a larger proportion of Green Belt land may have lower approval rates for new applications.
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Approval rates vary by LPA. This dashboard shows which authorities grant a higher percentage of applications, helping users understand relative planning leniency.
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Some applications refused by an LPA are later approved on appeal. Appeal success rates differ across authorities and are included in this dashboard to give a fuller picture of planning outcomes.
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The dashboard helps you compare LPAs, understand approval trends, and assess the likelihood of success. This can guide site selection, application preparation, and strategy for developers, architects, and homeowners.