New Build approval rate in East Hertfordshire

East Hertfordshire approved 62.0% of new build applications, based on 1,254 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

62.0%

new build approval rate

1,254

New Build decisions

778

Approved

476

Refused

73.2%

East Hertfordshire overall

New Build applications are refused more often than the East Hertfordshire average (73.2%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How new build compares in East Hertfordshire

New Build (1,254 decided)

62.0%

East Hertfordshire all applications (16,563 decided)

73.2%

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