Not all planning applications are created equal. The gap between the highest and lowest approval project type in Stockton-on-Tees is 17.5% — 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 | 20 | 20 | 0 | 100.0% |
| 2 | Wraparound Extension | 21 | 21 | 0 | 100.0% |
| 3 | Conservatory | 98 | 97 | 1 | 99.0% |
| 4 | Rear Extension | 372 | 367 | 5 | 98.7% |
| 5 | Side Extension | 147 | 144 | 3 | 98.0% |
| 6 | Garage / Parking | 435 | 421 | 14 | 96.8% |
| 7 | Extension (General) | 294 | 280 | 14 | 95.2% |
| 8 | Outbuilding | 62 | 59 | 3 | 95.2% |
| 9 | Dormer | 76 | 71 | 5 | 93.4% |
| 10 | Loft Conversion | 22 | 20 | 2 | 90.9% |
| 11 | Annex | 20 | 18 | 2 | 90.0% |
| 12 | New Build | 258 | 229 | 29 | 88.8% |
| 13 | Change of Use (Residential) | 160 | 132 | 28 | 82.5% |
A front extension application has a 100.0% approval rate. Change of Use (Residential)? Just 82.5%.
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120 planning applications in Stockton-on-Tees 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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