Not all planning applications are created equal. The gap between the highest and lowest approval project type in West Lancashire 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 | Garage / Parking | 1,044 | – | – | – |
| 2 | Extension (General) | 809 | – | – | – |
| 3 | Rear Extension | 930 | – | – | – |
| 4 | Wraparound Extension | 67 | – | – | – |
| 5 | Side Extension | 527 | – | – | – |
| 6 | HMO | 23 | – | – | – |
| 7 | Change of Use (Residential) | 315 | – | – | – |
| 8 | Dormer | 321 | – | – | – |
| 9 | Outbuilding | 316 | – | – | – |
| 10 | New Build | 231 | – | – | – |
| 11 | Conservatory | 240 | – | – | – |
| 12 | Loft Conversion | 141 | – | – | – |
| 13 | Front Extension | 94 | – | – | – |
| 14 | Annex | 43 | – | – | – |
| 15 | Hip-to-Gable Conversion | 20 | – | – | – |
A garage / parking application has a – approval rate. Hip-to-Gable Conversion? Just –.
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– planning applications in West Lancashire 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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