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New Build approval rate in Canterbury

Canterbury approved 86.4% of new build applications, based on 125 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

86.4%
new build approval rate
125
New Build decisions
108
Approved
17
Refused
95.1%
Canterbury overall

New Build applications are refused more often than the Canterbury average (95.1%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How new build compares in Canterbury

New Build (125 decided)
86.4%
Canterbury all applications (11,193 decided)
95.1%

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Other project types in Canterbury

Rear Extension (2,053 decided)
96.3%
Garage / Parking (1,515 decided)
94.3%
Side Extension (1,224 decided)
97.3%
Dormer (669 decided)
93.7%
Outbuilding (605 decided)
94.7%
Conservatory (444 decided)
98.4%
Extension (General) (374 decided)
94.4%
80.2%
Wraparound Extension (251 decided)
98.4%
Loft Conversion (233 decided)
91.4%
Front Extension (212 decided)
95.8%
Annex (98 decided)
95.9%
94.4%
Flat Conversion (38 decided)
84.2%
Basement (31 decided)
90.3%
HMO (16 decided)
81.2%
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