Not all planning applications are created equal. The gap between the highest and lowest approval project type in Dumfries & Galloway is 6.4% — 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 | Extension (General) | 5,188 | 5,140 | 48 | 99.1% |
| 3 | Rear Extension | 109 | 107 | 2 | 98.2% |
| 4 | Outbuilding | 1,120 | 1,095 | 25 | 97.8% |
| 5 | Flat Conversion | 34 | 33 | 1 | 97.1% |
| 6 | Annex | 221 | 214 | 7 | 96.8% |
| 7 | Basement | 29 | 28 | 1 | 96.6% |
| 8 | Dormer | 415 | 400 | 15 | 96.4% |
| 9 | Garage / Parking | 2,507 | 2,412 | 95 | 96.2% |
| 10 | Change of Use (Residential) | 2,346 | 2,249 | 97 | 95.9% |
| 11 | New Build | 3,886 | 3,639 | 247 | 93.6% |
A conservatory application has a 100.0% approval rate. New Build? Just 93.6%.
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588 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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