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New Build approval rate in Flintshire

Flintshire approved 66.4% of new build applications, based on 235 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

66.4%
new build approval rate
235
New Build decisions
156
Approved
79
Refused
86.3%
Flintshire overall

New Build applications are refused more often than the Flintshire average (86.3%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How new build compares in Flintshire

New Build (235 decided)
66.4%
Flintshire all applications (5,930 decided)
86.3%

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Less than one set of revised drawings.

Other project types in Flintshire

Extension (General) (753 decided)
88.0%
Garage / Parking (578 decided)
86.0%
Rear Extension (575 decided)
94.6%
75.5%
Side Extension (354 decided)
94.9%
Outbuilding (168 decided)
72.6%
Conservatory (121 decided)
91.7%
Dormer (88 decided)
83.0%
Loft Conversion (70 decided)
82.9%
Front Extension (53 decided)
90.6%
98.0%
Annex (41 decided)
70.7%
HMO (23 decided)
65.2%
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