Not all planning applications are created equal. The gap between the highest and lowest approval project type in Blaby is 22.7% — 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 | Wraparound Extension | 186 | 186 | 0 | 100.0% |
| 2 | Side Extension | 667 | 657 | 10 | 98.5% |
| 3 | Rear Extension | 944 | 928 | 16 | 98.3% |
| 4 | Front Extension | 259 | 254 | 5 | 98.1% |
| 5 | Conservatory | 77 | 75 | 2 | 97.4% |
| 6 | Extension (General) | 141 | 133 | 8 | 94.3% |
| 7 | Loft Conversion | 62 | 58 | 4 | 93.5% |
| 8 | Dormer | 122 | 114 | 8 | 93.4% |
| 9 | Garage / Parking | 514 | 473 | 41 | 92.0% |
| 10 | Annex | 53 | 48 | 5 | 90.6% |
| 11 | Outbuilding | 157 | 142 | 15 | 90.4% |
| 12 | Change of Use (Residential) | 123 | 96 | 27 | 78.0% |
| 13 | New Build | 141 | 109 | 32 | 77.3% |
A wraparound extension application has a 100.0% approval rate. New Build? Just 77.3%.
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214 planning applications in Blaby 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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