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New Build approval rate in Aberdeenshire

Aberdeenshire approved 84.2% of new build applications, based on 379 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

84.2%
new build approval rate
379
New Build decisions
319
Approved
60
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 (379 decided)
84.2%
Aberdeenshire all applications (2,975 decided)
95.8%

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Other project types in Aberdeenshire

Extension (General) (605 decided)
99.8%
Garage / Parking (260 decided)
94.6%
92.5%
Outbuilding (168 decided)
97.6%
Dormer (14 decided)
100.0%
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