Not all planning applications are created equal. The gap between the highest and lowest approval project type in Test Valley is 17.3% — 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 | Wraparound Extension | 53 | 52 | 1 | 98.1% |
| 2 | Conservatory | 280 | 270 | 10 | 96.4% |
| 3 | Side Extension | 425 | 405 | 20 | 95.3% |
| 4 | Front Extension | 124 | 118 | 6 | 95.2% |
| 5 | Rear Extension | 766 | 724 | 42 | 94.5% |
| 6 | Loft Conversion | 64 | 59 | 5 | 92.2% |
| 7 | Dormer | 173 | 159 | 14 | 91.9% |
| 8 | Extension (General) | 359 | 329 | 30 | 91.6% |
| 9 | Outbuilding | 377 | 344 | 33 | 91.2% |
| 10 | Garage / Parking | 969 | 879 | 90 | 90.7% |
| 11 | Annex | 103 | 91 | 12 | 88.3% |
| 12 | Basement | 23 | 20 | 3 | 87.0% |
| 13 | Change of Use (Residential) | 239 | 195 | 44 | 81.6% |
| 14 | New Build | 266 | 215 | 51 | 80.8% |
A wraparound extension application has a 98.1% approval rate. New Build? Just 80.8%.
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522 planning applications in Test Valley 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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