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
88.6%
Bury all applications
91.2%
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Less than one set of revised drawings.
Other project types in Bury
92.4%
90.6%
95.6%
93.9%
89.5%
95.9%
90.9%
96.2%
96.3%
95.4%
97.7%
92.6%
86.7%