Not all planning applications are created equal. The gap between the highest and lowest approval project type in Aberdeen is – — that's the difference between near-certainty and a coin flip. What you build matters as much as where you build it.
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| # | Type | Decisions | Approved | Refused | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Build | 1,089 | – | – | – |
| 2 | Change of Use (Residential) | 1,935 | – | – | – |
| 3 | Garage / Parking | 2,731 | – | – | – |
| 4 | Extension (General) | 4,433 | – | – | – |
| 5 | Rear Extension | 714 | – | – | – |
| 6 | Conservatory | 352 | – | – | – |
| 7 | Dormer | 1,381 | – | – | – |
| 8 | Basement | 175 | – | – | – |
| 9 | Flat Conversion | 47 | – | – | – |
| 10 | Outbuilding | 537 | – | – | – |
| 11 | Loft Conversion | 78 | – | – | – |
| 12 | Annex | 60 | – | – | – |
| 13 | Side Extension | 183 | – | – | – |
| 14 | HMO | 134 | – | – | – |
| 15 | Front Extension | 22 | – | – | – |
| 16 | Wraparound Extension | 28 | – | – | – |
A new build application has a – approval rate. Wraparound Extension? Just –.
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– planning applications in Aberdeen have been refused since 2020. Many of those homeowners had already paid for drawings and application fees. A free, property-specific report shows you what gets approved — and what gets refused — near your property.
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