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New Build approval rate in Broads Authority

Broads Authority approved 87.9% of new build applications, based on 33 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

87.9%
new build approval rate
33
New Build decisions
29
Approved
4
Refused
94.8%
Broads Authority overall

New Build applications are refused more often than the Broads Authority average (94.8%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How new build compares in Broads Authority

New Build (33 decided)
87.9%
Broads Authority all applications (2,368 decided)
94.8%

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Other project types in Broads Authority

Outbuilding (185 decided)
97.3%
Extension (General) (174 decided)
97.1%
Garage / Parking (167 decided)
91.6%
Rear Extension (84 decided)
96.4%
87.3%
Conservatory (40 decided)
95.0%
Side Extension (34 decided)
100.0%
Annex (33 decided)
84.8%
Dormer (25 decided)
88.0%
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