New Build approval rate in Buckinghamshire

Buckinghamshire approved 76.8% of new build applications, based on 1,352 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

76.8%

new build approval rate

1,352

New Build decisions

1,039

Approved

313

Refused

85.3%

Buckinghamshire overall

New Build applications are refused more often than the Buckinghamshire average (85.3%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How new build compares in Buckinghamshire

New Build (1,352 decided)

76.8%

Buckinghamshire all applications (25,538 decided)

85.3%

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