Not all planning applications are created equal. The gap between the highest and lowest approval project type in Falkirk is 2.6% — 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 | Outbuilding | 95 | 95 | 0 | 100.0% |
| 2 | Garage / Parking | 32 | 32 | 0 | 100.0% |
| 3 | Dormer | 30 | 30 | 0 | 100.0% |
| 4 | New Build | 32 | 32 | 0 | 100.0% |
| 5 | Extension (General) | 484 | 481 | 3 | 99.4% |
| 6 | Change of Use (Residential) | 76 | 74 | 2 | 97.4% |
A outbuilding application has a 100.0% approval rate. Change of Use (Residential)? Just 97.4%.
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8 planning applications in Falkirk 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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