Not all planning applications are created equal. The gap between the highest and lowest approval project type in Adur & Worthing is 28.0% — 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 | Conservatory | 2,389 | 2,241 | 148 | 93.8% |
| 2 | Rear Extension | 6,434 | 5,991 | 443 | 93.1% |
| 3 | Hip-to-Gable Conversion | 978 | 911 | 67 | 93.1% |
| 4 | Outbuilding | 927 | 838 | 89 | 90.4% |
| 5 | Wraparound Extension | 486 | 438 | 48 | 90.1% |
| 6 | Side Extension | 2,933 | 2,626 | 307 | 89.5% |
| 7 | Front Extension | 621 | 552 | 69 | 88.9% |
| 8 | Extension (General) | 3,409 | 2,983 | 426 | 87.5% |
| 9 | Loft Conversion | 1,775 | 1,551 | 224 | 87.4% |
| 10 | Dormer | 3,926 | 3,402 | 524 | 86.7% |
| 11 | HMO | 163 | 141 | 22 | 86.5% |
| 12 | Change of Use (Residential) | 1,835 | 1,577 | 258 | 85.9% |
| 13 | Annex | 351 | 300 | 51 | 85.5% |
| 14 | Garage / Parking | 4,858 | 4,090 | 768 | 84.2% |
| 15 | Basement | 215 | 177 | 38 | 82.3% |
| 16 | Flat Conversion | 402 | 322 | 80 | 80.1% |
| 17 | New Build | 696 | 458 | 238 | 65.8% |
A conservatory application has a 93.8% approval rate. New Build? Just 65.8%.
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3,775 planning applications in Adur & Worthing 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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