Not all planning applications are created equal. The gap between the highest and lowest approval project type in Perth & Kinross 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 | Dormer | 63 | 62 | 1 | 98.4% |
| 2 | Conservatory | 251 | 245 | 6 | 97.6% |
| 3 | Flat Conversion | 38 | 37 | 1 | 97.4% |
| 4 | Change of Use (Residential) | 1,836 | 1,784 | 52 | 97.2% |
| 5 | Extension (General) | 6,783 | 6,583 | 200 | 97.1% |
| 6 | Annex | 33 | 32 | 1 | 97.0% |
| 7 | Outbuilding | 870 | 839 | 31 | 96.4% |
| 8 | Garage / Parking | 2,336 | 2,218 | 118 | 94.9% |
| 9 | New Build | 2,819 | 2,407 | 412 | 85.4% |
A dormer application has a 98.4% approval rate. New Build? Just 85.4%.
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1,283 planning applications in Perth & Kinross 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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