Not all planning applications are created equal. The gap between the highest and lowest approval project type in South Lanarkshire is – — 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 | New Build | 4,126 | – | – | – |
| 2 | Rear Extension | 5,006 | – | – | – |
| 3 | Conservatory | 820 | – | – | – |
| 4 | Change of Use (Residential) | 1,819 | – | – | – |
| 5 | Extension (General) | 2,293 | – | – | – |
| 6 | Side Extension | 2,361 | – | – | – |
| 7 | Outbuilding | 1,148 | – | – | – |
| 8 | Garage / Parking | 4,818 | – | – | – |
| 9 | Dormer | 1,280 | – | – | – |
| 10 | Basement | 60 | – | – | – |
| 11 | Front Extension | 431 | – | – | – |
| 12 | Annex | 93 | – | – | – |
| 13 | Flat Conversion | 98 | – | – | – |
| 14 | Loft Conversion | 51 | – | – | – |
| 15 | Wraparound Extension | 328 | – | – | – |
A new build application has a – approval rate. Wraparound Extension? Just –.
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– planning applications in South Lanarkshire 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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