Not all planning applications are created equal. The gap between the highest and lowest approval project type in Renfrewshire is 7.0% — 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 | Conservatory | 29 | 29 | 0 | 100.0% |
| 2 | Wraparound Extension | 30 | 30 | 0 | 100.0% |
| 3 | Dormer | 148 | 147 | 1 | 99.3% |
| 4 | Side Extension | 129 | 128 | 1 | 99.2% |
| 5 | Rear Extension | 203 | 201 | 2 | 99.0% |
| 6 | Extension (General) | 899 | 890 | 9 | 99.0% |
| 7 | Change of Use (Residential) | 251 | 242 | 9 | 96.4% |
| 8 | Outbuilding | 107 | 103 | 4 | 96.3% |
| 9 | Front Extension | 23 | 22 | 1 | 95.7% |
| 10 | Garage / Parking | 342 | 322 | 20 | 94.2% |
| 11 | New Build | 328 | 305 | 23 | 93.0% |
A conservatory application has a 100.0% approval rate. New Build? Just 93.0%.
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129 planning applications in Renfrewshire 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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