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New Build approval rate in City of London

City of London approved 98.0% of new build applications, based on 201 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

98.0%
new build approval rate
201
New Build decisions
197
Approved
4
Refused
98.7%
City of London overall

New Build applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the City of London average (98.7%).

How new build compares in City of London

New Build (201 decided)
98.0%
City of London all applications (9,789 decided)
98.7%

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Other project types in City of London

Basement (958 decided)
99.0%
98.4%
Extension (General) (420 decided)
99.0%
Garage / Parking (370 decided)
98.4%
Loft Conversion (174 decided)
99.4%
Outbuilding (61 decided)
96.7%
Dormer (51 decided)
100.0%
Rear Extension (46 decided)
100.0%
Flat Conversion (20 decided)
100.0%
Annex (10 decided)
100.0%
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