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New Build approval rate in Epsom & Ewell

Epsom & Ewell approved 78.3% of new build applications, based on 203 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

78.3%
new build approval rate
203
New Build decisions
159
Approved
44
Refused
87.9%
Epsom & Ewell overall

New Build applications are refused more often than the Epsom & Ewell average (87.9%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How new build compares in Epsom & Ewell

New Build (203 decided)
78.3%
Epsom & Ewell all applications (8,139 decided)
87.9%

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Other project types in Epsom & Ewell

Rear Extension (2,239 decided)
87.5%
Garage / Parking (1,430 decided)
86.6%
Side Extension (1,125 decided)
87.2%
Dormer (789 decided)
83.5%
Loft Conversion (774 decided)
84.2%
88.5%
Outbuilding (338 decided)
89.1%
Front Extension (322 decided)
87.6%
Conservatory (308 decided)
89.9%
Extension (General) (305 decided)
84.9%
Wraparound Extension (254 decided)
90.2%
73.6%
Annex (45 decided)
84.4%
Flat Conversion (39 decided)
69.2%
Basement (33 decided)
81.8%
HMO (16 decided)
75.0%
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