Not all planning applications are created equal. The gap between the highest and lowest approval project type in West Suffolk is 13.1% — 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 | Flat Conversion | 66 | 64 | 2 | 97.0% |
| 2 | Conservatory | 1,358 | 1,314 | 44 | 96.8% |
| 3 | Rear Extension | 5,512 | 5,330 | 182 | 96.7% |
| 4 | Loft Conversion | 266 | 255 | 11 | 95.9% |
| 5 | Side Extension | 3,300 | 3,137 | 163 | 95.1% |
| 6 | Extension (General) | 2,207 | 2,097 | 110 | 95.0% |
| 7 | Wraparound Extension | 590 | 560 | 30 | 94.9% |
| 8 | Front Extension | 1,135 | 1,076 | 59 | 94.8% |
| 9 | Outbuilding | 1,860 | 1,754 | 106 | 94.3% |
| 10 | Basement | 119 | 112 | 7 | 94.1% |
| 11 | Dormer | 901 | 845 | 56 | 93.8% |
| 12 | HMO | 27 | 25 | 2 | 92.6% |
| 13 | Garage / Parking | 5,644 | 5,108 | 536 | 90.5% |
| 14 | Annex | 559 | 503 | 56 | 90.0% |
| 15 | Change of Use (Residential) | 2,146 | 1,876 | 270 | 87.4% |
| 16 | New Build | 1,447 | 1,214 | 233 | 83.9% |
A flat conversion application has a 97.0% approval rate. New Build? Just 83.9%.
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2,552 planning applications in West Suffolk 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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