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New Build approval rate in Coventry

Coventry approved 80.0% of new build applications, based on 180 decisions analysed.

Last updated: September 2026

80.0%
new build approval rate
180
New Build decisions
144
Approved
36
Refused
81.1%
Coventry overall

New Build applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the Coventry average (81.1%).

How new build compares in Coventry

New Build (180 decided)
80.0%
Coventry all applications (1,643 decided)
81.1%

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Other project types in Coventry

Rear Extension (732 decided)
83.3%
Garage / Parking (433 decided)
87.5%
Side Extension (282 decided)
91.1%
66.7%
Dormer (207 decided)
81.6%
HMO (157 decided)
70.1%
Loft Conversion (148 decided)
83.8%
Extension (General) (148 decided)
85.1%
Outbuilding (137 decided)
89.8%
95.3%
Front Extension (67 decided)
94.0%
89.5%
Flat Conversion (36 decided)
86.1%
Conservatory (33 decided)
93.9%
Annex (23 decided)
95.7%
Basement (21 decided)
100.0%
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