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New Build approval rate in Barking & Dagenham

Barking & Dagenham approved 42.0% of new build applications, based on 193 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

42.0%
new build approval rate
193
New Build decisions
81
Approved
112
Refused
71.7%
Barking & Dagenham overall

New Build applications are refused more often than the Barking & Dagenham average (71.7%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How new build compares in Barking & Dagenham

New Build (193 decided)
42.0%
Barking & Dagenham all applications (9,041 decided)
71.7%

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Other project types in Barking & Dagenham

Rear Extension (4,724 decided)
75.5%
Side Extension (1,481 decided)
54.3%
Garage / Parking (716 decided)
66.1%
Outbuilding (475 decided)
68.2%
Dormer (466 decided)
55.8%
37.4%
Front Extension (333 decided)
51.7%
Loft Conversion (257 decided)
45.9%
Wraparound Extension (245 decided)
60.0%
Extension (General) (228 decided)
69.7%
39.9%
HMO (136 decided)
5.9%
Conservatory (125 decided)
73.6%
Flat Conversion (76 decided)
34.2%
Annex (61 decided)
37.7%
Basement (18 decided)
50.0%
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