Not all planning applications are created equal. The gap between the highest and lowest approval project type in Dumfries & Galloway 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 | Dormer | 422 | – | – | – |
| 2 | Extension (General) | 5,254 | – | – | – |
| 3 | Outbuilding | 1,129 | – | – | – |
| 4 | New Build | 3,933 | – | – | – |
| 5 | Change of Use (Residential) | 2,378 | – | – | – |
| 6 | Garage / Parking | 2,534 | – | – | – |
| 7 | Rear Extension | 109 | – | – | – |
| 8 | Annex | 226 | – | – | – |
| 9 | Basement | 31 | – | – | – |
| 10 | Flat Conversion | 34 | – | – | – |
| 11 | Conservatory | 213 | – | – | – |
A dormer application has a – approval rate. Conservatory? Just –.
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– planning applications in Dumfries & Galloway 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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