Not all planning applications are created equal. The gap between the highest and lowest approval project type in Newark & Sherwood is 18.0% — 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 | 272 | 248 | 24 | 91.2% |
| 2 | Rear Extension | 1,039 | 899 | 140 | 86.5% |
| 3 | Extension (General) | 753 | 643 | 110 | 85.4% |
| 4 | Side Extension | 590 | 502 | 88 | 85.1% |
| 5 | Outbuilding | 601 | 509 | 92 | 84.7% |
| 6 | Front Extension | 209 | 175 | 34 | 83.7% |
| 7 | Wraparound Extension | 91 | 74 | 17 | 81.3% |
| 8 | Garage / Parking | 1,440 | 1,160 | 280 | 80.6% |
| 9 | Annex | 137 | 109 | 28 | 79.6% |
| 10 | Loft Conversion | 67 | 51 | 16 | 76.1% |
| 11 | Change of Use (Residential) | 516 | 388 | 128 | 75.2% |
| 12 | Dormer | 170 | 127 | 43 | 74.7% |
| 13 | New Build | 456 | 334 | 122 | 73.2% |
A conservatory application has a 91.2% approval rate. New Build? Just 73.2%.
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1,256 planning applications in Newark & Sherwood have been refused since 2020. Many of those homeowners had already paid for drawings and application fees. A £79 report shows you what gets approved — and what gets refused — near your property.
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