Not all planning applications are created equal. The gap between the highest and lowest approval project type in Adur & Worthing 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 | Front Extension | 623 | – | – | – |
| 2 | Garage / Parking | 4,882 | – | – | – |
| 3 | Side Extension | 2,947 | – | – | – |
| 4 | Annex | 352 | – | – | – |
| 5 | Rear Extension | 6,462 | – | – | – |
| 6 | Extension (General) | 3,420 | – | – | – |
| 7 | Change of Use (Residential) | 1,840 | – | – | – |
| 8 | Loft Conversion | 1,788 | – | – | – |
| 9 | Dormer | 3,951 | – | – | – |
| 10 | HMO | 165 | – | – | – |
| 11 | Outbuilding | 931 | – | – | – |
| 12 | Hip-to-Gable Conversion | 986 | – | – | – |
| 13 | Conservatory | 2,399 | – | – | – |
| 14 | New Build | 697 | – | – | – |
| 15 | Wraparound Extension | 487 | – | – | – |
| 16 | Flat Conversion | 403 | – | – | – |
| 17 | Basement | 217 | – | – | – |
A front extension application has a – approval rate. Basement? Just –.
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– 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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