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New build approval rate in Cannock Chase

Cannock Chase approved 85.0% of new build applications, based on 313 decisions analysed.

Last updated: October 2026

85.0%
new build approval rate
313
New build decisions
266
Approved
47
Refused
91.2%
Cannock Chase overall

New build applications are refused more often than the Cannock Chase average (91.2%).

How new build applications compare in Cannock Chase

New build (313 decided)
85.0%
Cannock Chase all applications (4,135 decided)
91.2%

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Other project types in Cannock Chase

Rear extension (1,030 decided)
96.2%
Side extension (723 decided)
95.3%
Garage and parking (594 decided)
89.7%
86.9%
Other extension (369 decided)
96.2%
Outbuilding (143 decided)
94.4%
Conservatory (128 decided)
98.4%
Front extension (124 decided)
88.7%
Dormer (108 decided)
88.0%
Wraparound extension (107 decided)
95.3%
Loft conversion (73 decided)
83.6%
Annex (58 decided)
86.2%
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