New Build approval rate in Cheshire West & Chester

Cheshire West & Chester approved 79.0% of new build applications, based on 787 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

79.0%

new build approval rate

787

New Build decisions

622

Approved

165

Refused

91.9%

Cheshire West & Chester overall

New Build applications are refused more often than the Cheshire West & Chester average (91.9%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How new build compares in Cheshire West & Chester

New Build (787 decided)

79.0%

Cheshire West & Chester all applications (16,054 decided)

91.9%

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