Not all planning applications are created equal. The gap between the highest and lowest approval project type in Dumfries & Galloway is 6.1% — 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 | 212 | 212 | 0 | 100.0% |
| 2 | Basement | 28 | 28 | 0 | 100.0% |
| 3 | Extension (General) | 5,092 | 5,046 | 46 | 99.1% |
| 4 | Outbuilding | 1,100 | 1,079 | 21 | 98.1% |
| 5 | Rear Extension | 107 | 105 | 2 | 98.1% |
| 6 | Annex | 217 | 211 | 6 | 97.2% |
| 7 | Flat Conversion | 33 | 32 | 1 | 97.0% |
| 8 | Dormer | 406 | 392 | 14 | 96.6% |
| 9 | Garage / Parking | 2,444 | 2,359 | 85 | 96.5% |
| 10 | Change of Use (Residential) | 2,294 | 2,204 | 90 | 96.1% |
| 11 | New Build | 3,811 | 3,580 | 231 | 93.9% |
A conservatory application has a 100.0% approval rate. New Build? Just 93.9%.
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530 planning applications in Dumfries & Galloway have been refused since 2020. Many of those homeowners had already paid for drawings and application fees. A £79 report shows you what gets approved — and what gets refused — near your property.
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