Not all planning applications are created equal. The gap between the highest and lowest approval project type in Southend-on-Sea is 33.0% — 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 | Front Extension | 27 | 27 | 0 | 100.0% |
| 2 | Conservatory | 32 | 31 | 1 | 96.9% |
| 3 | Outbuilding | 60 | 57 | 3 | 95.0% |
| 4 | Wraparound Extension | 32 | 30 | 2 | 93.8% |
| 5 | Garage / Parking | 237 | 217 | 20 | 91.6% |
| 6 | Side Extension | 166 | 151 | 15 | 91.0% |
| 7 | Rear Extension | 374 | 334 | 40 | 89.3% |
| 8 | Dormer | 206 | 184 | 22 | 89.3% |
| 9 | Loft Conversion | 98 | 87 | 11 | 88.8% |
| 10 | Extension (General) | 25 | 22 | 3 | 88.0% |
| 11 | Hip-to-Gable Conversion | 74 | 65 | 9 | 87.8% |
| 12 | HMO | 64 | 55 | 9 | 85.9% |
| 13 | Change of Use (Residential) | 138 | 96 | 42 | 69.6% |
| 14 | Flat Conversion | 94 | 63 | 31 | 67.0% |
A front extension application has a 100.0% approval rate. Flat Conversion? Just 67.0%.
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171 planning applications in Southend-on-Sea 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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