Not all planning applications are created equal. The gap between the highest and lowest approval project type in City of Edinburgh is – — 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 | Garage / Parking | 6,214 | – | – | – |
| 2 | Extension (General) | 8,629 | – | – | – |
| 3 | Change of Use (Residential) | 4,899 | – | – | – |
| 4 | Dormer | 3,774 | – | – | – |
| 5 | Rear Extension | 3,006 | – | – | – |
| 6 | Side Extension | 1,380 | – | – | – |
| 7 | Basement | 1,590 | – | – | – |
| 8 | Conservatory | 2,205 | – | – | – |
| 9 | Wraparound Extension | 218 | – | – | – |
| 10 | Outbuilding | 2,212 | – | – | – |
| 11 | Loft Conversion | 791 | – | – | – |
| 12 | New Build | 922 | – | – | – |
| 13 | HMO | 205 | – | – | – |
| 14 | Flat Conversion | 109 | – | – | – |
| 15 | Front Extension | 159 | – | – | – |
| 16 | Annex | 177 | – | – | – |
A garage / parking application has a – approval rate. Annex? Just –.
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– planning applications in City of Edinburgh 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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