Not all planning applications are created equal. The gap between the highest and lowest approval project type in Melton is 10.2% — 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 | Conservatory | 68 | 67 | 1 | 98.5% |
| 2 | Side Extension | 236 | 229 | 7 | 97.0% |
| 3 | Front Extension | 66 | 64 | 2 | 97.0% |
| 4 | Loft Conversion | 31 | 30 | 1 | 96.8% |
| 5 | Rear Extension | 352 | 339 | 13 | 96.3% |
| 6 | Dormer | 64 | 61 | 3 | 95.3% |
| 7 | Extension (General) | 277 | 262 | 15 | 94.6% |
| 8 | Wraparound Extension | 37 | 35 | 2 | 94.6% |
| 9 | Garage / Parking | 525 | 489 | 36 | 93.1% |
| 10 | Outbuilding | 205 | 190 | 15 | 92.7% |
| 11 | Annex | 64 | 58 | 6 | 90.6% |
| 12 | New Build | 140 | 125 | 15 | 89.3% |
| 13 | Change of Use (Residential) | 180 | 159 | 21 | 88.3% |
A conservatory application has a 98.5% approval rate. Change of Use (Residential)? Just 88.3%.
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184 planning applications in Melton 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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