Not all planning applications are created equal. The gap between the highest and lowest approval project type in Stirling 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 | Extension (General) | 2,737 | – | – | – |
| 2 | Side Extension | 309 | – | – | – |
| 3 | Garage / Parking | 1,643 | – | – | – |
| 4 | Dormer | 418 | – | – | – |
| 5 | Change of Use (Residential) | 832 | – | – | – |
| 6 | New Build | 1,355 | – | – | – |
| 7 | Conservatory | 297 | – | – | – |
| 8 | Annex | 92 | – | – | – |
| 9 | Rear Extension | 494 | – | – | – |
| 10 | Outbuilding | 659 | – | – | – |
| 11 | Basement | 70 | – | – | – |
| 12 | Loft Conversion | 40 | – | – | – |
| 13 | HMO | 45 | – | – | – |
| 14 | Front Extension | 54 | – | – | – |
| 15 | Wraparound Extension | 48 | – | – | – |
| 16 | Flat Conversion | 32 | – | – | – |
A extension (general) application has a – approval rate. Flat Conversion? Just –.
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– planning applications in Stirling 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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