Not all planning applications are created equal. The gap between the highest and lowest approval project type in Perth & Kinross is 12.8% — 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 | 249 | 243 | 6 | 97.6% |
| 3 | Change of Use (Residential) | 1,775 | 1,729 | 46 | 97.4% |
| 4 | Extension (General) | 6,664 | 6,481 | 183 | 97.3% |
| 5 | Flat Conversion | 37 | 36 | 1 | 97.3% |
| 6 | Annex | 33 | 32 | 1 | 97.0% |
| 7 | Outbuilding | 855 | 825 | 30 | 96.5% |
| 8 | Garage / Parking | 2,294 | 2,185 | 109 | 95.2% |
| 9 | New Build | 2,783 | 2,382 | 401 | 85.6% |
A dormer application has a 98.4% approval rate. New Build? Just 85.6%.
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1,223 planning applications in Perth & Kinross 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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