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New Build approval rate in Flintshire

Flintshire approved 77.0% of new build applications, based on 956 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

77.0%
new build approval rate
956
New Build decisions
736
Approved
220
Refused
87.7%
Flintshire overall

New Build applications are refused more often than the Flintshire average (87.7%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How new build compares in Flintshire

New Build (956 decided)
77.0%
Flintshire all applications (14,350 decided)
87.7%

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Other project types in Flintshire

Extension (General) (2,118 decided)
91.1%
Garage / Parking (1,329 decided)
87.0%
80.2%
Rear Extension (986 decided)
94.6%
Side Extension (649 decided)
94.8%
Outbuilding (359 decided)
81.9%
Conservatory (309 decided)
95.1%
Dormer (162 decided)
81.5%
Loft Conversion (139 decided)
84.9%
Annex (87 decided)
81.6%
95.3%
Front Extension (82 decided)
93.9%
HMO (57 decided)
70.2%
Flat Conversion (32 decided)
87.5%
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