Not all planning applications are created equal. The gap between the highest and lowest approval project type in Bolsover is 14.3% — 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 | Loft Conversion | 27 | 27 | 0 | 100.0% |
| 2 | Extension (General) | 265 | 262 | 3 | 98.9% |
| 3 | Dormer | 53 | 52 | 1 | 98.1% |
| 4 | Side Extension | 140 | 137 | 3 | 97.9% |
| 5 | Rear Extension | 195 | 191 | 4 | 97.9% |
| 6 | Outbuilding | 100 | 97 | 3 | 97.0% |
| 7 | Garage / Parking | 344 | 327 | 17 | 95.1% |
| 8 | Conservatory | 33 | 31 | 2 | 93.9% |
| 9 | New Build | 121 | 111 | 10 | 91.7% |
| 10 | Change of Use (Residential) | 189 | 169 | 20 | 89.4% |
| 11 | Front Extension | 32 | 28 | 4 | 87.5% |
| 12 | Annex | 21 | 18 | 3 | 85.7% |
A loft conversion application has a 100.0% approval rate. Annex? Just 85.7%.
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100 planning applications in Bolsover 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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