Not all planning applications are created equal. The gap between the highest and lowest approval project type in Dacorum is 0.8% — 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 | 59 | 59 | 0 | 100.0% |
| 2 | Dormer | 63 | 63 | 0 | 100.0% |
| 3 | Outbuilding | 31 | 31 | 0 | 100.0% |
| 4 | Garage / Parking | 119 | 119 | 0 | 100.0% |
| 5 | Side Extension | 36 | 36 | 0 | 100.0% |
| 6 | Front Extension | 25 | 25 | 0 | 100.0% |
| 7 | Rear Extension | 129 | 128 | 1 | 99.2% |
A loft conversion application has a 100.0% approval rate. Rear Extension? Just 99.2%.
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3 planning applications in Dacorum 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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