Not all planning applications are created equal. The gap between the highest and lowest approval project type in North Yorkshire is 11.5% — 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 | Front Extension | 48 | 46 | 2 | 95.8% |
| 2 | Dormer | 155 | 148 | 7 | 95.5% |
| 3 | Wraparound Extension | 42 | 40 | 2 | 95.2% |
| 4 | Loft Conversion | 60 | 57 | 3 | 95.0% |
| 5 | Side Extension | 300 | 285 | 15 | 95.0% |
| 6 | Rear Extension | 439 | 410 | 29 | 93.4% |
| 7 | Conservatory | 79 | 73 | 6 | 92.4% |
| 8 | Garage / Parking | 567 | 522 | 45 | 92.1% |
| 9 | Annex | 75 | 68 | 7 | 90.7% |
| 10 | Extension (General) | 357 | 322 | 35 | 90.2% |
| 11 | Change of Use (Residential) | 202 | 180 | 22 | 89.1% |
| 12 | Outbuilding | 214 | 189 | 25 | 88.3% |
| 13 | Basement | 26 | 22 | 4 | 84.6% |
| 14 | New Build | 178 | 150 | 28 | 84.3% |
A front extension application has a 95.8% approval rate. New Build? Just 84.3%.
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426 planning applications in North Yorkshire 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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