Not all planning applications are created equal. The gap between the highest and lowest approval project type in Argyll & Bute is 5.5% — 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 | Annex | 20 | 20 | 0 | 100.0% |
| 2 | Rear Extension | 74 | 73 | 1 | 98.6% |
| 3 | Extension (General) | 408 | 400 | 8 | 98.0% |
| 4 | Side Extension | 40 | 39 | 1 | 97.5% |
| 5 | Dormer | 52 | 50 | 2 | 96.2% |
| 6 | Conservatory | 71 | 68 | 3 | 95.8% |
| 7 | Outbuilding | 251 | 240 | 11 | 95.6% |
| 8 | Garage / Parking | 330 | 315 | 15 | 95.5% |
| 9 | New Build | 858 | 813 | 45 | 94.8% |
| 10 | Change of Use (Residential) | 183 | 173 | 10 | 94.5% |
A annex application has a 100.0% approval rate. Change of Use (Residential)? Just 94.5%.
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161 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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