New Build approval rate in Aberdeenshire
Aberdeenshire approved 82.8% of new build applications, based on 337 decisions analysed.
Last updated: June 2026
82.8%
new build approval rate
337
New Build decisions
279
Approved
58
Refused
95.8%
Aberdeenshire overall
New Build applications are refused more often than the Aberdeenshire average (95.8%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.
How new build compares in Aberdeenshire
New Build
82.8%
Aberdeenshire all applications
95.8%
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Other project types in Aberdeenshire
99.8%
93.9%
97.4%
100.0%