Not all planning applications are created equal. The gap between the highest and lowest approval project type in BCP (Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole) is 4.6% — 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 | Outbuilding | 31 | 28 | 3 | 90.3% |
| 2 | Rear Extension | 60 | 53 | 7 | 88.3% |
| 3 | Conservatory | 23 | 20 | 3 | 87.0% |
| 4 | Side Extension | 29 | 25 | 4 | 86.2% |
| 5 | Garage / Parking | 70 | 60 | 10 | 85.7% |
A outbuilding application has a 90.3% approval rate. Garage / Parking? Just 85.7%.
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42 planning applications in BCP (Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole) 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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