Not all planning applications are created equal. The gap between the highest and lowest approval project type in Newark & Sherwood is 16.9% — 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 | 303 | 275 | 28 | 90.8% |
| 2 | Rear Extension | 1,101 | 956 | 145 | 86.8% |
| 3 | Extension (General) | 810 | 696 | 114 | 85.9% |
| 4 | Side Extension | 627 | 538 | 89 | 85.8% |
| 5 | Outbuilding | 638 | 546 | 92 | 85.6% |
| 6 | Front Extension | 218 | 183 | 35 | 83.9% |
| 7 | Wraparound Extension | 93 | 76 | 17 | 81.7% |
| 8 | Garage / Parking | 1,531 | 1,247 | 284 | 81.5% |
| 9 | Annex | 150 | 120 | 30 | 80.0% |
| 10 | Loft Conversion | 70 | 54 | 16 | 77.1% |
| 11 | Change of Use (Residential) | 546 | 416 | 130 | 76.2% |
| 12 | Dormer | 177 | 133 | 44 | 75.1% |
| 13 | New Build | 479 | 354 | 125 | 73.9% |
A conservatory application has a 90.8% approval rate. New Build? Just 73.9%.
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1,301 planning applications in Newark & Sherwood 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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