Not all planning applications are created equal. The gap between the highest and lowest approval project type in Thanet 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 | Side Extension | 2,924 | – | – | – |
| 2 | New Build | 4,000 | – | – | – |
| 3 | Garage / Parking | 4,470 | – | – | – |
| 4 | Conservatory | 1,136 | – | – | – |
| 5 | Rear Extension | 5,791 | – | – | – |
| 6 | Outbuilding | 762 | – | – | – |
| 7 | HMO | 150 | – | – | – |
| 8 | Change of Use (Residential) | 3,648 | – | – | – |
| 9 | Hip-to-Gable Conversion | 139 | – | – | – |
| 10 | Loft Conversion | 817 | – | – | – |
| 11 | Dormer | 1,897 | – | – | – |
| 12 | Extension (General) | 1,438 | – | – | – |
| 13 | Flat Conversion | 1,086 | – | – | – |
| 14 | Front Extension | 712 | – | – | – |
| 15 | Basement | 662 | – | – | – |
| 16 | Wraparound Extension | 725 | – | – | – |
| 17 | Annex | 254 | – | – | – |
A side extension application has a – approval rate. Annex? Just –.
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– planning applications in Thanet 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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