Not all planning applications are created equal. The gap between the highest and lowest approval project type in Stirling is 13.1% — 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 | 54 | 54 | 0 | 100.0% |
| 2 | Side Extension | 305 | 301 | 4 | 98.7% |
| 3 | Extension (General) | 2,728 | 2,690 | 38 | 98.6% |
| 4 | Rear Extension | 492 | 485 | 7 | 98.6% |
| 5 | Basement | 70 | 69 | 1 | 98.6% |
| 6 | Loft Conversion | 40 | 39 | 1 | 97.5% |
| 7 | Dormer | 417 | 406 | 11 | 97.4% |
| 8 | Conservatory | 295 | 286 | 9 | 96.9% |
| 9 | Flat Conversion | 31 | 30 | 1 | 96.8% |
| 10 | Outbuilding | 658 | 636 | 22 | 96.7% |
| 11 | Change of Use (Residential) | 828 | 798 | 30 | 96.4% |
| 12 | Wraparound Extension | 48 | 46 | 2 | 95.8% |
| 13 | Annex | 92 | 88 | 4 | 95.7% |
| 14 | HMO | 45 | 42 | 3 | 93.3% |
| 15 | Garage / Parking | 1,637 | 1,521 | 116 | 92.9% |
| 16 | New Build | 1,354 | 1,177 | 177 | 86.9% |
A front extension application has a 100.0% approval rate. New Build? Just 86.9%.
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586 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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