Not all planning applications are created equal. The gap between the highest and lowest approval project type in Swansea is 40.7% — 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) | 102 | 90 | 12 | 88.2% |
| 2 | Conservatory | 148 | 127 | 21 | 85.8% |
| 3 | Outbuilding | 89 | 76 | 13 | 85.4% |
| 4 | Rear Extension | 745 | 621 | 124 | 83.4% |
| 5 | Garage / Parking | 451 | 374 | 77 | 82.9% |
| 6 | Side Extension | 468 | 384 | 84 | 82.1% |
| 7 | Annex | 21 | 17 | 4 | 81.0% |
| 8 | Wraparound Extension | 20 | 16 | 4 | 80.0% |
| 9 | Basement | 21 | 16 | 5 | 76.2% |
| 10 | Front Extension | 87 | 66 | 21 | 75.9% |
| 11 | Change of Use (Residential) | 160 | 119 | 41 | 74.4% |
| 12 | Dormer | 158 | 104 | 54 | 65.8% |
| 13 | Loft Conversion | 78 | 48 | 30 | 61.5% |
| 14 | HMO | 40 | 19 | 21 | 47.5% |
A extension (general) application has a 88.2% approval rate. HMO? Just 47.5%.
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525 planning applications in Swansea 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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