New Build approval rate in Derby
Derby approved 86.9% of new build applications, based on 199 decisions analysed.
Last updated: June 2026
86.9%
new build approval rate
199
New Build decisions
173
Approved
26
Refused
92.8%
Derby overall
New Build applications are refused more often than the Derby average (92.8%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.
How new build compares in Derby
New Build
86.9%
Derby all applications
92.8%
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Other project types in Derby
96.1%
94.7%
93.8%
91.7%
94.8%
82.4%
89.4%
90.6%
87.4%
88.9%
73.3%
72.2%
93.8%
86.7%