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New Build approval rate in Chichester

Chichester approved 78.7% of new build applications, based on 108 decisions analysed.

Last updated: April 2026

78.7%
new build approval rate
108
New Build decisions
85
Approved
23
Refused
89.9%
Chichester overall

New Build applications are refused more often than the Chichester average (89.9%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How new build compares in Chichester

New Build (108 decided)
78.7%
Chichester all applications (2,709 decided)
89.9%

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Other project types in Chichester

Garage / Parking (470 decided)
88.3%
Rear Extension (400 decided)
95.0%
Side Extension (229 decided)
94.8%
Outbuilding (189 decided)
91.0%
Extension (General) (187 decided)
90.4%
Dormer (152 decided)
86.8%
75.9%
Conservatory (102 decided)
97.1%
Front Extension (62 decided)
98.4%
Annex (53 decided)
83.0%
Loft Conversion (51 decided)
86.3%
94.4%
100.0%
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