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New Build approval rate in Coventry

Coventry approved 79.8% of new build applications, based on 168 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

79.8%
new build approval rate
168
New Build decisions
134
Approved
34
Refused
83.9%
Coventry overall

New Build applications are refused more often than the Coventry average (83.9%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How new build compares in Coventry

New Build (168 decided)
79.8%
Coventry all applications (2,668 decided)
83.9%

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Other project types in Coventry

Rear Extension (674 decided)
83.1%
Garage / Parking (414 decided)
87.7%
Side Extension (263 decided)
91.3%
67.8%
Dormer (188 decided)
82.4%
HMO (142 decided)
69.0%
Loft Conversion (137 decided)
84.7%
Extension (General) (136 decided)
85.3%
Outbuilding (122 decided)
90.2%
95.1%
Front Extension (63 decided)
93.7%
89.3%
Flat Conversion (31 decided)
90.3%
Conservatory (30 decided)
93.3%
Basement (21 decided)
100.0%
Annex (18 decided)
94.4%
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