Not all planning applications are created equal. The gap between the highest and lowest approval project type in Newport is – — 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 | Garage / Parking | 1,069 | – | – | – |
| 2 | Side Extension | 465 | – | – | – |
| 3 | Rear Extension | 765 | – | – | – |
| 4 | Outbuilding | 181 | – | – | – |
| 5 | HMO | 84 | – | – | – |
| 6 | Extension (General) | 519 | – | – | – |
| 7 | Change of Use (Residential) | 396 | – | – | – |
| 8 | Front Extension | 102 | – | – | – |
| 9 | Loft Conversion | 129 | – | – | – |
| 10 | Dormer | 233 | – | – | – |
| 11 | Wraparound Extension | 64 | – | – | – |
| 12 | Conservatory | 222 | – | – | – |
| 13 | New Build | 427 | – | – | – |
| 14 | Annex | 57 | – | – | – |
| 15 | Flat Conversion | 40 | – | – | – |
| 16 | Hip-to-Gable Conversion | 45 | – | – | – |
A garage / parking application has a – approval rate. Hip-to-Gable Conversion? Just –.
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– planning applications in Newport 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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