New Build approval rate in Dumfries & Galloway

Dumfries & Galloway approved 93.9% of new build applications, based on 3,811 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

93.9%

new build approval rate

3,811

New Build decisions

3,580

Approved

231

Refused

97.7%

Dumfries & Galloway overall

New Build applications are refused more often than the Dumfries & Galloway average (97.7%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How new build compares in Dumfries & Galloway

New Build (3,811 decided)

93.9%

Dumfries & Galloway all applications (22,558 decided)

97.7%

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