Not all planning applications are created equal. The gap between the highest and lowest approval project type in Newark & Sherwood is 17.3% — 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 | 340 | 312 | 28 | 91.8% |
| 2 | Rear Extension | 1,169 | 1,024 | 145 | 87.6% |
| 3 | Outbuilding | 691 | 599 | 92 | 86.7% |
| 4 | Extension (General) | 853 | 738 | 115 | 86.5% |
| 5 | Side Extension | 660 | 571 | 89 | 86.5% |
| 6 | Front Extension | 220 | 185 | 35 | 84.1% |
| 7 | Wraparound Extension | 98 | 81 | 17 | 82.7% |
| 8 | HMO | 23 | 19 | 4 | 82.6% |
| 9 | Garage / Parking | 1,626 | 1,341 | 285 | 82.5% |
| 10 | Annex | 156 | 126 | 30 | 80.8% |
| 11 | Loft Conversion | 76 | 60 | 16 | 78.9% |
| 12 | Dormer | 196 | 152 | 44 | 77.6% |
| 13 | Change of Use (Residential) | 569 | 438 | 131 | 77.0% |
| 14 | New Build | 491 | 366 | 125 | 74.5% |
A conservatory application has a 91.8% approval rate. New Build? Just 74.5%.
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1,009 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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