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New Build approval rate in Bury

Bury approved 88.6% of new build applications, based on 105 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

88.6%
new build approval rate
105
New Build decisions
93
Approved
12
Refused
91.2%
Bury overall

New Build applications are refused more often than the Bury average (91.2%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How new build compares in Bury

New Build (105 decided)
88.6%
Bury all applications (4,896 decided)
91.2%

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Other project types in Bury

Extension (General) (1,479 decided)
92.4%
Rear Extension (1,150 decided)
90.6%
Side Extension (498 decided)
95.6%
Garage / Parking (490 decided)
93.9%
Dormer (409 decided)
89.5%
Conservatory (222 decided)
95.9%
Loft Conversion (187 decided)
90.9%
Front Extension (130 decided)
96.2%
88.4%
Outbuilding (82 decided)
96.3%
95.4%
97.7%
Basement (27 decided)
92.6%
Annex (15 decided)
86.7%
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