Not all planning applications are created equal. The gap between the highest and lowest approval project type in Sandwell is 13.1% — 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 | 308 | 294 | 14 | 95.5% |
| 2 | Wraparound Extension | 151 | 143 | 8 | 94.7% |
| 3 | Side Extension | 895 | 837 | 58 | 93.5% |
| 4 | Rear Extension | 2,809 | 2,613 | 196 | 93.0% |
| 5 | Front Extension | 186 | 173 | 13 | 93.0% |
| 6 | Extension (General) | 249 | 227 | 22 | 91.2% |
| 7 | Garage / Parking | 361 | 326 | 35 | 90.3% |
| 8 | Loft Conversion | 112 | 101 | 11 | 90.2% |
| 9 | Outbuilding | 77 | 69 | 8 | 89.6% |
| 10 | Change of Use (Residential) | 311 | 277 | 34 | 89.1% |
| 11 | New Build | 52 | 46 | 6 | 88.5% |
| 12 | Dormer | 153 | 126 | 27 | 82.4% |
A conservatory application has a 95.5% approval rate. Dormer? Just 82.4%.
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450 planning applications in Sandwell 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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