Anyone had their EP appeal successful

Anyone had their EP appeal successful (initially rejected due to fair employment for locals reason)

Yes, there are of course successful appeals, as well as rejections.
If your employer goes through the (min. 2 weeks) fair consideration framework and cannot find a local who can do the job instead of you, they can appeal and might have a good chance (provided you fulfil all the other requirements).

Yeap. The appeal was successful for me. Took about 14 days for the appeal!