New Build approval rate in Belfast City Council

Belfast City Council approved 87.1% of new build applications, based on 428 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

87.1%

new build approval rate

428

New Build decisions

373

Approved

Refused

94.2%

Belfast City Council overall

New Build applications are refused more often than the Belfast City Council average (94.2%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How new build compares in Belfast City Council

New Build (428 decided)

87.1%

Belfast City Council all applications (13,582 decided)

94.2%

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