Not all planning applications are created equal. The gap between the highest and lowest approval project type in Derbyshire Dales is 15.5% — 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 | Conservatory | 113 | 106 | 7 | 93.8% |
| 2 | Side Extension | 198 | 185 | 13 | 93.4% |
| 3 | Extension (General) | 565 | 525 | 40 | 92.9% |
| 4 | Rear Extension | 294 | 270 | 24 | 91.8% |
| 5 | Outbuilding | 165 | 151 | 14 | 91.5% |
| 6 | Front Extension | 46 | 41 | 5 | 89.1% |
| 7 | Garage / Parking | 410 | 363 | 47 | 88.5% |
| 8 | Change of Use (Residential) | 169 | 147 | 22 | 87.0% |
| 9 | New Build | 190 | 162 | 28 | 85.3% |
| 10 | Dormer | 73 | 62 | 11 | 84.9% |
| 11 | Loft Conversion | 23 | 18 | 5 | 78.3% |
A conservatory application has a 93.8% approval rate. Loft Conversion? Just 78.3%.
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207 planning applications in Derbyshire Dales 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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