New Build approval rate in Cornwall
Cornwall approved 83.0% of new build applications, based on 982 decisions analysed.
Last updated: September 2026
83.0%
new build approval rate
982
New Build decisions
815
Approved
167
Refused
92.4%
Cornwall overall
New Build applications are refused more often than the Cornwall average (92.4%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.
How new build compares in Cornwall
New Build
83.0%
Cornwall all applications
92.4%
Planning a new build in Cornwall?
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✓ Nearest comparable new build decisions
✓ Refusal triggers specific to your area
✓ PDF report for your architect
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Other project types in Cornwall
95.9%
94.0%
94.5%
97.1%
95.3%
96.4%
98.0%
97.3%
93.2%
93.7%
97.5%
98.6%
93.8%
93.5%
82.4%