Not all planning applications are created equal. The gap between the highest and lowest approval project type in Dacorum 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 | Loft Conversion | 115 | – | – | – |
| 2 | Dormer | 132 | – | – | – |
| 3 | Outbuilding | 88 | – | – | – |
| 4 | Rear Extension | 343 | – | – | – |
| 5 | Change of Use (Residential) | 49 | – | – | – |
| 6 | Garage / Parking | 258 | – | – | – |
| 7 | Extension (General) | 69 | – | – | – |
| 8 | Side Extension | 134 | – | – | – |
| 9 | Front Extension | 60 | – | – | – |
| 10 | Hip-to-Gable Conversion | 27 | – | – | – |
| 11 | Conservatory | 43 | – | – | – |
| 12 | Wraparound Extension | 36 | – | – | – |
A loft conversion application has a – approval rate. Wraparound Extension? Just –.
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– 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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