Not all planning applications are created equal. The gap between the safest and riskiest project type in South Ayrshire is 2.0% — 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 | Outbuilding | 70 | 69 | 1 | 98.6% |
| 2 | Extension (General) | 475 | 468 | 7 | 98.5% |
| 3 | Garage / Parking | 57 | 56 | 1 | 98.2% |
| 4 | Change of Use (Residential) | 89 | 87 | 2 | 97.8% |
| 5 | New Build | 29 | 28 | 1 | 96.6% |
A outbuilding application has a 98.6% approval rate. New Build? Just 96.6%.
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17 planning applications in South Ayrshire 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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