Not all planning applications are created equal. The gap between the highest and lowest approval project type in West Suffolk is 16.7% — 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 | Flat Conversion | 27 | 27 | 0 | 100.0% |
| 2 | Conservatory | 439 | 433 | 6 | 98.6% |
| 3 | Rear Extension | 2,000 | 1,949 | 51 | 97.5% |
| 4 | Front Extension | 452 | 438 | 14 | 96.9% |
| 5 | Side Extension | 1,186 | 1,144 | 42 | 96.5% |
| 6 | Wraparound Extension | 253 | 244 | 9 | 96.4% |
| 7 | Dormer | 314 | 301 | 13 | 95.9% |
| 8 | Loft Conversion | 73 | 70 | 3 | 95.9% |
| 9 | Extension (General) | 506 | 485 | 21 | 95.8% |
| 10 | Outbuilding | 626 | 593 | 33 | 94.7% |
| 11 | Basement | 48 | 45 | 3 | 93.8% |
| 12 | Garage / Parking | 1,896 | 1,736 | 160 | 91.6% |
| 13 | Annex | 215 | 196 | 19 | 91.2% |
| 14 | Change of Use (Residential) | 618 | 515 | 103 | 83.3% |
A flat conversion application has a 100.0% approval rate. Change of Use (Residential)? Just 83.3%.
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799 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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