Not all planning applications are created equal. The gap between the highest and lowest approval project type in Argyll & Bute is 4.2% — 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 | Rear Extension | 85 | 84 | 1 | 98.8% |
| 2 | Extension (General) | 513 | 504 | 9 | 98.2% |
| 3 | Side Extension | 41 | 40 | 1 | 97.6% |
| 4 | Dormer | 62 | 60 | 2 | 96.8% |
| 5 | Conservatory | 81 | 78 | 3 | 96.3% |
| 6 | Outbuilding | 293 | 281 | 12 | 95.9% |
| 7 | Change of Use (Residential) | 238 | 228 | 10 | 95.8% |
| 8 | Annex | 23 | 22 | 1 | 95.7% |
| 9 | Garage / Parking | 413 | 392 | 21 | 94.9% |
| 10 | New Build | 1,003 | 949 | 54 | 94.6% |
A rear extension application has a 98.8% approval rate. New Build? Just 94.6%.
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186 planning applications in Argyll & Bute 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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