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New Build approval rate in Greenwich

Greenwich approved 85.5% of new build applications, based on 434 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

85.5%
new build approval rate
434
New Build decisions
371
Approved
63
Refused
78.2%
Greenwich overall

New Build applications are approved more often than the Greenwich average (78.2%), suggesting the council is relatively receptive to these projects.

How new build compares in Greenwich

New Build (434 decided)
85.5%
Greenwich all applications (23,270 decided)
78.2%

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Other project types in Greenwich

Rear Extension (5,637 decided)
66.6%
Garage / Parking (2,916 decided)
77.4%
Dormer (2,845 decided)
67.9%
Loft Conversion (2,671 decided)
67.8%
Side Extension (2,066 decided)
59.8%
70.7%
Basement (854 decided)
76.6%
Outbuilding (847 decided)
79.0%
70.5%
Wraparound Extension (688 decided)
57.8%
HMO (663 decided)
62.7%
Extension (General) (617 decided)
77.5%
Flat Conversion (570 decided)
78.1%
Conservatory (480 decided)
76.7%
Front Extension (230 decided)
49.1%
Annex (71 decided)
74.6%
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