Not all planning applications are created equal. The gap between the highest and lowest approval project type in Middlesbrough is 18.5% — 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 | 1,723 | 1,678 | 45 | 97.4% |
| 2 | Extension (General) | 6,051 | 5,613 | 438 | 92.8% |
| 3 | Outbuilding | 264 | 244 | 20 | 92.4% |
| 4 | Garage / Parking | 2,518 | 2,292 | 226 | 91.0% |
| 5 | Loft Conversion | 83 | 75 | 8 | 90.4% |
| 6 | Rear Extension | 545 | 492 | 53 | 90.3% |
| 7 | Side Extension | 373 | 334 | 39 | 89.5% |
| 8 | Change of Use (Residential) | 1,349 | 1,161 | 188 | 86.1% |
| 9 | New Build | 729 | 621 | 108 | 85.2% |
| 10 | Front Extension | 59 | 50 | 9 | 84.7% |
| 11 | Wraparound Extension | 25 | 21 | 4 | 84.0% |
| 12 | Dormer | 666 | 558 | 108 | 83.8% |
| 13 | Flat Conversion | 182 | 151 | 31 | 83.0% |
| 14 | Annex | 59 | 47 | 12 | 79.7% |
| 15 | HMO | 142 | 112 | 30 | 78.9% |
A conservatory application has a 97.4% approval rate. HMO? Just 78.9%.
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1,444 planning applications in Middlesbrough 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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