What percentage of change of use applications does Falkirk approve?

92%. This is based on 131 decided change of use planning applications in Falkirk in the last 5 years (approved or refused). It is the council's decision record, not a prediction for any single application.

How long does Falkirk take to decide a change of use application?

About 74 days from validation to decision, on the median of the 131 dated decisions we hold. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation.

Planning odds · Falkirk

Change of use planning approval in Falkirk

92%

approved

days to decide (median)

131

decided applications

Based on decisions in the last 5 years, as of 5 Jun 2026.

Of 131 change of use planning applications decided by Falkirk in the last 5 years, 92% were approved. This is the council's track record for this kind of work. It is a useful gauge before you apply, not a guarantee for any one application.

Other work in Falkirk

Extension : 98% approved (412 decided)
Outbuilding / garden room : 98% approved (97 decided)
Boundary wall / fence / gates : 95% approved (55 decided)

Method

Approval rate = approved ÷ (approved + refused) over the public planning decisions we hold for Falkirk, matched to a type of work from the application description. We lead with the last few years so the figure reflects how Falkirk decides today, with the longer record as context. A rate is only shown once there are enough decided applications for it to be reliable. We publish aggregate figures only, never an individual application or applicant name. Read the full method and limits.

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