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New Build approval rate in Chichester

Chichester approved 77.3% of new build applications, based on 172 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

77.3%
new build approval rate
172
New Build decisions
133
Approved
39
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 (172 decided)
77.3%
Chichester all applications (4,711 decided)
89.9%

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Other project types in Chichester

Garage / Parking (749 decided)
88.7%
Rear Extension (673 decided)
95.1%
Side Extension (374 decided)
94.9%
Outbuilding (325 decided)
89.8%
Extension (General) (303 decided)
91.1%
Dormer (262 decided)
88.9%
76.0%
Conservatory (170 decided)
97.6%
Front Extension (100 decided)
96.0%
Annex (91 decided)
80.2%
Loft Conversion (84 decided)
89.3%
93.3%
94.4%
Basement (12 decided)
100.0%
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