Not all planning applications are created equal. The gap between the highest and lowest approval project type in Arun 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 | Extension (General) | 119 | – | – | – |
| 2 | Garage / Parking | 309 | – | – | – |
| 3 | Conservatory | 116 | – | – | – |
| 4 | Side Extension | 171 | – | – | – |
| 5 | Outbuilding | 95 | – | – | – |
| 6 | Rear Extension | 366 | – | – | – |
| 7 | Front Extension | 73 | – | – | – |
| 8 | Dormer | 162 | – | – | – |
| 9 | Loft Conversion | 80 | – | – | – |
| 10 | New Build | 41 | – | – | – |
| 11 | Annex | 24 | – | – | – |
| 12 | Wraparound Extension | 22 | – | – | – |
| 13 | Hip-to-Gable Conversion | 28 | – | – | – |
| 14 | Change of Use (Residential) | 31 | – | – | – |
A extension (general) application has a – approval rate. Change of Use (Residential)? Just –.
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– planning applications in Arun 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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