Not all planning applications are created equal. The gap between the highest and lowest approval project type in Southend-on-Sea is 35.0% — 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 | 32 | 32 | 0 | 100.0% |
| 2 | Conservatory | 39 | 38 | 1 | 97.4% |
| 3 | Wraparound Extension | 35 | 33 | 2 | 94.3% |
| 4 | Outbuilding | 65 | 61 | 4 | 93.8% |
| 5 | Garage / Parking | 266 | 244 | 22 | 91.7% |
| 6 | Side Extension | 181 | 166 | 15 | 91.7% |
| 7 | Dormer | 235 | 213 | 22 | 90.6% |
| 8 | Rear Extension | 422 | 381 | 41 | 90.3% |
| 9 | Loft Conversion | 105 | 94 | 11 | 89.5% |
| 10 | Hip-to-Gable Conversion | 82 | 73 | 9 | 89.0% |
| 11 | Extension (General) | 27 | 24 | 3 | 88.9% |
| 12 | HMO | 70 | 61 | 9 | 87.1% |
| 13 | Change of Use (Residential) | 155 | 109 | 46 | 70.3% |
| 14 | Flat Conversion | 100 | 65 | 35 | 65.0% |
A front extension application has a 100.0% approval rate. Flat Conversion? Just 65.0%.
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180 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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