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New Build approval rate in Exmoor NPA

Exmoor NPA approved 88.9% of new build applications, based on 36 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

88.9%
new build approval rate
36
New Build decisions
32
Approved
4
Refused
92.0%
Exmoor NPA overall

New Build applications are refused more often than the Exmoor NPA average (92.0%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How new build compares in Exmoor NPA

New Build (36 decided)
88.9%
Exmoor NPA all applications (1,828 decided)
92.0%

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Other project types in Exmoor NPA

Extension (General) (135 decided)
90.4%
85.6%
Outbuilding (92 decided)
91.3%
Garage / Parking (81 decided)
92.6%
Rear Extension (40 decided)
85.0%
Side Extension (31 decided)
100.0%
Conservatory (28 decided)
100.0%
Dormer (26 decided)
80.8%
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