New Build approval rate in Aberdeenshire
Aberdeenshire approved 82.9% of new build applications, based on 35 decisions analysed.
Last updated: March 2026
82.9%
new build approval rate
35
New Build decisions
29
Approved
6
Refused
98.8%
Aberdeenshire overall
New Build applications are refused more often than the Aberdeenshire average (98.8%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.
How new build compares in Aberdeenshire
New Build
82.9%
Aberdeenshire all applications
98.8%
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Less than one set of revised drawings.
Other project types in Aberdeenshire
100.0%
97.4%
97.3%