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New Build approval rate in Greenwich

Greenwich approved 85.6% of new build applications, based on 430 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

85.6%
new build approval rate
430
New Build decisions
368
Approved
62
Refused
78.1%
Greenwich overall

New Build applications are approved more often than the Greenwich average (78.1%), suggesting the council is relatively receptive to these projects.

How new build compares in Greenwich

New Build (430 decided)
85.6%
Greenwich all applications (22,217 decided)
78.1%

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Other project types in Greenwich

Rear Extension (5,373 decided)
66.3%
Garage / Parking (2,787 decided)
77.9%
Dormer (2,691 decided)
67.9%
Loft Conversion (2,547 decided)
67.6%
Side Extension (1,988 decided)
59.8%
71.7%
Basement (820 decided)
76.7%
Outbuilding (797 decided)
78.8%
70.5%
Wraparound Extension (659 decided)
58.1%
HMO (612 decided)
64.7%
Extension (General) (587 decided)
78.4%
Flat Conversion (548 decided)
78.6%
Conservatory (459 decided)
76.3%
Front Extension (222 decided)
49.5%
Annex (66 decided)
71.2%
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