Not all planning applications are created equal. The gap between the highest and lowest approval project type in King's Lynn & West Norfolk is 19.6% — 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 | Front Extension | 25 | 25 | 0 | 100.0% |
| 2 | Conservatory | 51 | 51 | 0 | 100.0% |
| 3 | Dormer | 25 | 25 | 0 | 100.0% |
| 4 | Wraparound Extension | 22 | 22 | 0 | 100.0% |
| 5 | Side Extension | 97 | 96 | 1 | 99.0% |
| 6 | Rear Extension | 176 | 170 | 6 | 96.6% |
| 7 | Outbuilding | 163 | 157 | 6 | 96.3% |
| 8 | Extension (General) | 403 | 383 | 20 | 95.0% |
| 9 | Garage / Parking | 342 | 316 | 26 | 92.4% |
| 10 | New Build | 98 | 88 | 10 | 89.8% |
| 11 | Annex | 63 | 53 | 10 | 84.1% |
| 12 | Change of Use (Residential) | 153 | 123 | 30 | 80.4% |
A front extension application has a 100.0% approval rate. Change of Use (Residential)? Just 80.4%.
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174 planning applications in King's Lynn & West Norfolk 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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