Not all planning applications are created equal. The gap between the highest and lowest approval project type in Fife 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 | Extension (General) | 1,245 | – | – | – |
| 2 | New Build | 649 | – | – | – |
| 3 | Change of Use (Residential) | 274 | – | – | – |
| 4 | Conservatory | 107 | – | – | – |
| 5 | Outbuilding | 202 | – | – | – |
| 6 | Garage / Parking | 593 | – | – | – |
| 7 | Dormer | 187 | – | – | – |
| 8 | Rear Extension | 90 | – | – | – |
| 9 | Side Extension | 22 | – | – | – |
| 10 | HMO | 42 | – | – | – |
A extension (general) application has a – approval rate. HMO? Just –.
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– planning applications in Fife 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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