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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 (337 decided)
82.8%
Aberdeenshire all applications (2,809 decided)
95.8%

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Other project types in Aberdeenshire

Extension (General) (553 decided)
99.8%
Garage / Parking (231 decided)
93.9%
92.4%
Outbuilding (154 decided)
97.4%
Dormer (13 decided)
100.0%
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