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 | 37 | 36 | 1 | 97.3% |
| 4 | Change of Use (Residential) | 1,818 | 1,767 | 51 | 97.2% |
| 5 | Extension (General) | 6,745 | 6,549 | 196 | 97.1% |
| 6 | Annex | 33 | 32 | 1 | 97.0% |
| 7 | Outbuilding | 868 | 837 | 31 | 96.4% |
| 8 | Garage / Parking | 2,322 | 2,205 | 117 | 95.0% |
| 9 | New Build | 2,809 | 2,400 | 409 | 85.4% |
A dormer application has a 98.4% approval rate. New Build? Just 85.4%.
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1,270 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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