Not all planning applications are created equal. The gap between the highest and lowest approval project type in Caerphilly is 39.5% — 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 | HMO | 40 | 37 | 3 | 92.5% |
| 2 | Conservatory | 143 | 123 | 20 | 86.0% |
| 3 | Rear Extension | 989 | 799 | 190 | 80.8% |
| 4 | Change of Use (Residential) | 558 | 446 | 112 | 79.9% |
| 5 | Extension (General) | 471 | 365 | 106 | 77.5% |
| 6 | Garage / Parking | 1,038 | 798 | 240 | 76.9% |
| 7 | Side Extension | 605 | 459 | 146 | 75.9% |
| 8 | Dormer | 259 | 195 | 64 | 75.3% |
| 9 | Wraparound Extension | 89 | 66 | 23 | 74.2% |
| 10 | New Build | 58 | 43 | 15 | 74.1% |
| 11 | Loft Conversion | 98 | 71 | 27 | 72.4% |
| 12 | Basement | 32 | 23 | 9 | 71.9% |
| 13 | Outbuilding | 209 | 149 | 60 | 71.3% |
| 14 | Annex | 73 | 52 | 21 | 71.2% |
| 15 | Flat Conversion | 28 | 17 | 11 | 60.7% |
| 16 | Front Extension | 83 | 44 | 39 | 53.0% |
A hmo application has a 92.5% approval rate. Front Extension? Just 53.0%.
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884 planning applications in Caerphilly 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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