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New Build approval rate in Bury

Bury approved 81.7% of new build applications, based on 164 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

81.7%
new build approval rate
164
New Build decisions
134
Approved
30
Refused
90.6%
Bury overall

New Build applications are refused more often than the Bury average (90.6%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How new build compares in Bury

New Build (164 decided)
81.7%
Bury all applications (6,067 decided)
90.6%

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Other project types in Bury

Extension (General) (1,609 decided)
92.6%
Rear Extension (1,448 decided)
91.2%
Side Extension (679 decided)
95.3%
Garage / Parking (641 decided)
93.6%
Dormer (526 decided)
89.5%
Loft Conversion (271 decided)
91.5%
Conservatory (248 decided)
96.4%
82.1%
Front Extension (194 decided)
96.9%
Outbuilding (119 decided)
95.8%
95.2%
96.8%
Basement (40 decided)
85.0%
HMO (39 decided)
74.4%
Annex (20 decided)
90.0%
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