New Build approval rate in Dumfries & Galloway

Dumfries & Galloway approved 93.6% of new build applications, based on 3,903 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

93.6%

new build approval rate

3,903

New Build decisions

3,653

Approved

250

Refused

97.4%

Dumfries & Galloway overall

New Build applications are refused more often than the Dumfries & Galloway average (97.4%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How new build compares in Dumfries & Galloway

New Build (3,903 decided)

93.6%

Dumfries & Galloway all applications (23,400 decided)

97.4%

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