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New Build approval rate in Gravesham

Gravesham approved 72.5% of new build applications, based on 69 decisions analysed.

Last updated: September 2026

72.5%
new build approval rate
69
New Build decisions
50
Approved
19
Refused
75.0%
Gravesham overall

New Build applications are refused more often than the Gravesham average (75.0%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How new build compares in Gravesham

New Build (69 decided)
72.5%
Gravesham all applications (835 decided)
75.0%

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Other project types in Gravesham

Rear Extension (415 decided)
75.7%
Garage / Parking (345 decided)
75.7%
Side Extension (187 decided)
70.6%
Dormer (148 decided)
74.3%
Outbuilding (110 decided)
77.3%
71.7%
Extension (General) (84 decided)
79.8%
Conservatory (57 decided)
87.7%
Front Extension (57 decided)
73.7%
Loft Conversion (54 decided)
72.2%
76.7%
Annex (27 decided)
63.0%
HMO (23 decided)
56.5%
68.2%
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