Not all planning applications are created equal. The gap between the highest and lowest approval project type in Birmingham 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 | Change of Use (Residential) | 1,863 | – | – | – |
| 2 | Rear Extension | 13,250 | – | – | – |
| 3 | Loft Conversion | 792 | – | – | – |
| 4 | Dormer | 2,363 | – | – | – |
| 5 | Outbuilding | 757 | – | – | – |
| 6 | Side Extension | 5,640 | – | – | – |
| 7 | Basement | 127 | – | – | – |
| 8 | Flat Conversion | 297 | – | – | – |
| 9 | New Build | 3,721 | – | – | – |
| 10 | HMO | 1,002 | – | – | – |
| 11 | Front Extension | 1,556 | – | – | – |
| 12 | Wraparound Extension | 1,842 | – | – | – |
| 13 | Garage / Parking | 1,578 | – | – | – |
| 14 | Conservatory | 166 | – | – | – |
| 15 | Hip-to-Gable Conversion | 331 | – | – | – |
| 16 | Extension (General) | 650 | – | – | – |
| 17 | Annex | 91 | – | – | – |
A change of use (residential) application has a – approval rate. Annex? Just –.
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– planning applications in Birmingham 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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