Not all planning applications are created equal. The gap between the highest and lowest approval project type in North Norfolk is 13.0% — 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 | Extension (General) | 161 | 159 | 2 | 98.8% |
| 2 | Dormer | 70 | 68 | 2 | 97.1% |
| 3 | Rear Extension | 230 | 223 | 7 | 97.0% |
| 4 | Outbuilding | 181 | 175 | 6 | 96.7% |
| 5 | Garage / Parking | 326 | 312 | 14 | 95.7% |
| 6 | Side Extension | 120 | 114 | 6 | 95.0% |
| 7 | Annex | 70 | 66 | 4 | 94.3% |
| 8 | Conservatory | 48 | 45 | 3 | 93.8% |
| 9 | New Build | 135 | 125 | 10 | 92.6% |
| 10 | Front Extension | 34 | 31 | 3 | 91.2% |
| 11 | Change of Use (Residential) | 120 | 103 | 17 | 85.8% |
A extension (general) application has a 98.8% approval rate. Change of Use (Residential)? Just 85.8%.
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109 planning applications in North Norfolk 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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