Not all planning applications are created equal. The gap between the highest and lowest approval project type in Cheltenham is 14.6% — 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 | 489 | 485 | 4 | 99.2% |
| 2 | Rear Extension | 2,478 | 2,428 | 50 | 98.0% |
| 3 | Wraparound Extension | 282 | 275 | 7 | 97.5% |
| 4 | Side Extension | 1,350 | 1,307 | 43 | 96.8% |
| 5 | Basement | 340 | 329 | 11 | 96.8% |
| 6 | Front Extension | 229 | 221 | 8 | 96.5% |
| 7 | Extension (General) | 1,251 | 1,204 | 47 | 96.2% |
| 8 | Dormer | 573 | 551 | 22 | 96.2% |
| 9 | Outbuilding | 570 | 547 | 23 | 96.0% |
| 10 | Hip-to-Gable Conversion | 100 | 96 | 4 | 96.0% |
| 11 | Garage / Parking | 1,866 | 1,789 | 77 | 95.9% |
| 12 | Change of Use (Residential) | 493 | 466 | 27 | 94.5% |
| 13 | Loft Conversion | 412 | 382 | 30 | 92.7% |
| 14 | Annex | 131 | 120 | 11 | 91.6% |
| 15 | Flat Conversion | 28 | 25 | 3 | 89.3% |
| 16 | New Build | 372 | 325 | 47 | 87.4% |
| 17 | HMO | 26 | 22 | 4 | 84.6% |
A conservatory application has a 99.2% approval rate. HMO? Just 84.6%.
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563 planning applications in Cheltenham 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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