Not all planning applications are created equal. The gap between the highest and lowest approval project type in Liverpool 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 | HMO | 2,266 | – | – | – |
| 2 | Extension (General) | 13,136 | – | – | – |
| 3 | Conservatory | 1,244 | – | – | – |
| 4 | Rear Extension | 987 | – | – | – |
| 5 | Garage / Parking | 4,346 | – | – | – |
| 6 | Dormer | 2,234 | – | – | – |
| 7 | Side Extension | 729 | – | – | – |
| 8 | Wraparound Extension | 126 | – | – | – |
| 9 | Outbuilding | 528 | – | – | – |
| 10 | Change of Use (Residential) | 665 | – | – | – |
| 11 | Hip-to-Gable Conversion | 180 | – | – | – |
| 12 | Loft Conversion | 682 | – | – | – |
| 13 | Flat Conversion | 411 | – | – | – |
| 14 | Basement | 993 | – | – | – |
| 15 | Front Extension | 108 | – | – | – |
| 16 | New Build | 268 | – | – | – |
| 17 | Annex | 113 | – | – | – |
A hmo application has a – approval rate. Annex? Just –.
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– planning applications in Liverpool 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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