Not all planning applications are created equal. The gap between the highest and lowest approval project type in Elmbridge is 18.8% — 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 | HMO | 62 | 56 | 6 | 90.3% |
| 2 | Conservatory | 5,281 | 4,681 | 600 | 88.6% |
| 3 | New Build | 242 | 211 | 31 | 87.2% |
| 4 | Front Extension | 4,806 | 4,028 | 778 | 83.8% |
| 5 | Rear Extension | 24,783 | 20,727 | 4,056 | 83.6% |
| 6 | Wraparound Extension | 1,362 | 1,130 | 232 | 83.0% |
| 7 | Side Extension | 15,985 | 13,243 | 2,742 | 82.8% |
| 8 | Extension (General) | 2,005 | 1,631 | 374 | 81.3% |
| 9 | Annex | 245 | 198 | 47 | 80.8% |
| 10 | Hip-to-Gable Conversion | 1,954 | 1,564 | 390 | 80.0% |
| 11 | Dormer | 10,646 | 8,274 | 2,372 | 77.7% |
| 12 | Outbuilding | 3,190 | 2,445 | 745 | 76.6% |
| 13 | Loft Conversion | 4,279 | 3,279 | 1,000 | 76.6% |
| 14 | Garage / Parking | 16,343 | 12,461 | 3,882 | 76.2% |
| 15 | Flat Conversion | 121 | 90 | 31 | 74.4% |
| 16 | Basement | 1,441 | 1,048 | 393 | 72.7% |
| 17 | Change of Use (Residential) | 1,905 | 1,362 | 543 | 71.5% |
A hmo application has a 90.3% approval rate. Change of Use (Residential)? Just 71.5%.
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10,535 planning applications in Elmbridge 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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