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New Build approval rate in Bury

Bury approved 82.7% of new build applications, based on 156 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

82.7%
new build approval rate
156
New Build decisions
129
Approved
27
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 (156 decided)
82.7%
Bury all applications (5,876 decided)
90.6%

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Other project types in Bury

Extension (General) (1,592 decided)
92.7%
Rear Extension (1,394 decided)
91.1%
Side Extension (639 decided)
95.3%
Garage / Parking (616 decided)
93.8%
Dormer (514 decided)
89.5%
Loft Conversion (260 decided)
91.2%
Conservatory (239 decided)
96.2%
82.9%
Front Extension (184 decided)
96.7%
Outbuilding (111 decided)
95.5%
94.9%
96.8%
Basement (37 decided)
83.8%
HMO (36 decided)
75.0%
Annex (17 decided)
88.2%
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