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New Build approval rate in Dumfries & Galloway

Dumfries & Galloway approved – of new build applications, based on 3,933 decisions analysed.

Last updated: September 2026

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new build approval rate
3,933
New Build decisions
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Approved
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Refused
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Dumfries & Galloway overall

New Build applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the Dumfries & Galloway average (–).

How new build compares in Dumfries & Galloway

New Build (3,933 decided)
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Dumfries & Galloway all applications (19,689 decided)
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Other project types in Dumfries & Galloway

Extension (General) (5,254 decided)
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Garage / Parking (2,534 decided)
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Outbuilding (1,129 decided)
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Dormer (422 decided)
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Annex (226 decided)
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Conservatory (213 decided)
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Rear Extension (109 decided)
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Flat Conversion (34 decided)
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Basement (31 decided)
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HMO (17 decided)
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Side Extension (13 decided)
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Loft Conversion (12 decided)
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