Not all planning applications are created equal. The gap between the highest and lowest approval project type in Brecon Beacons National Park is 19.4% — 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 | Conservatory | 514 | 485 | 29 | 94.4% |
| 2 | Basement | 58 | 54 | 4 | 93.1% |
| 3 | Extension (General) | 2,290 | 2,111 | 179 | 92.2% |
| 4 | Front Extension | 25 | 23 | 2 | 92.0% |
| 5 | Side Extension | 277 | 253 | 24 | 91.3% |
| 6 | Rear Extension | 403 | 365 | 38 | 90.6% |
| 7 | Outbuilding | 1,082 | 976 | 106 | 90.2% |
| 8 | Loft Conversion | 80 | 71 | 9 | 88.8% |
| 9 | Dormer | 237 | 210 | 27 | 88.6% |
| 10 | Garage / Parking | 1,512 | 1,331 | 181 | 88.0% |
| 11 | Change of Use (Residential) | 903 | 790 | 113 | 87.5% |
| 12 | Annex | 204 | 173 | 31 | 84.8% |
| 13 | Flat Conversion | 25 | 21 | 4 | 84.0% |
| 14 | New Build | 530 | 429 | 101 | 80.9% |
| 15 | Wraparound Extension | 24 | 18 | 6 | 75.0% |
A conservatory application has a 94.4% approval rate. Wraparound Extension? Just 75.0%.
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1,254 planning applications in Brecon Beacons National Park 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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