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A recent survey by home improvement professionals at\u00a0Everest\u00a0gathered geographical data by\u00a0DCLG\u00a0to reveal the 10 areas most likely to accept or decline minor planning permissions<\/h2>\n

Whether you are applying for planning permission directly yourself or through an agent, the process can be quite difficult and frustrating for many.<\/p>\n

The survey by\u00a0Everest\u00a0<\/a>reveals that 34% amount of people who have recently applied for planning permission, found the process to get started pretty tough.<\/p>\n

32% waited at least three months before their application was approved and 25% of those denied, applied three or more times. However, is it really that hard to get the project started and what can you do to ensure your application gets accepted first-time round?<\/p>\n

When looking at\u00a0historical government data,<\/u>\u00a0it is evident that planning applications<\/a> are being accepted now more than ever.<\/p>\n

In the year ending September 2017, authorities received 476,300 planning applications<\/a> across Britain of which 434,300 were approved. That\u2019s a huge 88% of planning applications approved up from 82% in the last 10 years.<\/p>\n

But which location is the easiest to get planning permission for and which experiences the most difficulty?<\/p>\n

Everest gathered geographical data by\u00a0DCLG\u00a0<\/a>to reveal the 10 areas most likely to accept or decline minor planning permissions (up to one hectare in size):<\/p>\n

10 areas most likely to grant planning permission<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Number<\/strong><\/td>\nReference area<\/strong><\/td>\nPercentage approved<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1<\/td>\nCity of London<\/td>\n99%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\nWigan<\/td>\n98%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\nExmoor National Park<\/td>\n97%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/td>\nCopeland<\/td>\n97%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/td>\nHartlepool<\/td>\n96%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/td>\nRushmoor<\/td>\n96%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/td>\nPlymouth<\/td>\n96%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/td>\nSefton<\/td>\n95%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/td>\nMiddlesbrough<\/td>\n95%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10<\/td>\nThe Broads Authority<\/td>\n95%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n

10 areas most likely to decline planning permission<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Number<\/strong><\/td>\nReference area<\/strong><\/td>\nPercentage approved<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1<\/td>\nHarrow<\/td>\n54%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\nEnfield<\/td>\n60%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\nNewham<\/td>\n61%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/td>\nHavering<\/td>\n61%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/td>\nHillingdon<\/td>\n61%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/td>\nLuton<\/td>\n62%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/td>\nRedbridge<\/td>\n63%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/td>\nSouthend-on-Sea<\/td>\n63%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/td>\nKingston upon Thames<\/td>\n64%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10<\/td>\nMaldon<\/td>\n64%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n

Despite the fact that just 12% of planning applications were turned down in the last year, that\u2019s still 33,000 people across England struggling to get their home improvement plans started. But why were they denied and how can you ensure you get yours approved first-time?<\/p>\n

Everest\u00a0reveals that overlooking\/loss of privacy were the main grounds for denial.<\/p>\n

A huge 42% said this was a struggle they faced with more than 1 in 3 (25%) experiencing unsupportive neighbours. However, other reasons for denial include overshadowing\/causing loss of light (25%) or disruptions to parking (16%).<\/p>\n

Despite this, 65% of participants said their neighbours accepted their home improvement plans proving community support still exists.<\/p>\n

For those unsure whether they need planning permission or looking for tips, Everest have created an\u00a0at-a-glance guide\u00a0<\/a>to common renovation projects to help those get approved first time.<\/p>\n

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