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New Build approval rate in Coventry

Coventry approved 78.8% of new build applications, based on 118 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

78.8%
new build approval rate
118
New Build decisions
93
Approved
25
Refused
83.8%
Coventry overall

New Build applications are refused more often than the Coventry average (83.8%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How new build compares in Coventry

New Build (118 decided)
78.8%
Coventry all applications (1,909 decided)
83.8%

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Less than one set of revised drawings.

Other project types in Coventry

Rear Extension (475 decided)
84.2%
Garage / Parking (323 decided)
87.6%
Side Extension (178 decided)
92.1%
72.9%
Dormer (129 decided)
82.2%
Extension (General) (112 decided)
83.9%
HMO (103 decided)
72.8%
Loft Conversion (96 decided)
85.4%
Outbuilding (92 decided)
89.1%
96.4%
Front Extension (38 decided)
92.1%
86.5%
Flat Conversion (29 decided)
93.1%
Conservatory (22 decided)
90.9%
Basement (20 decided)
100.0%
Annex (14 decided)
92.9%
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