New Build approval rate in Derby
Derby approved 87.2% of new build applications, based on 187 decisions analysed.
Last updated: March 2026
87.2%
new build approval rate
187
New Build decisions
163
Approved
24
Refused
93.4%
Derby overall
New Build applications are refused more often than the Derby average (93.4%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.
How new build compares in Derby
New Build
87.2%
Derby all applications
93.4%
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Less than one set of revised drawings.
Other project types in Derby
96.8%
95.6%
94.1%
93.2%
95.8%
83.3%
88.7%
90.6%
89.8%
91.7%
69.6%
93.8%
78.6%
91.7%