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New Build approval rate in Hackney

Hackney approved 87.8% of new build applications, based on 940 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

87.8%
new build approval rate
940
New Build decisions
825
Approved
115
Refused
86.8%
Hackney overall

New Build applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the Hackney average (86.8%).

How new build compares in Hackney

New Build (940 decided)
87.8%
Hackney all applications (21,378 decided)
86.8%

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Other project types in Hackney

Rear Extension (4,029 decided)
85.0%
Basement (2,925 decided)
88.3%
Loft Conversion (2,538 decided)
81.1%
86.8%
Dormer (1,605 decided)
81.9%
Extension (General) (1,414 decided)
84.4%
Garage / Parking (1,051 decided)
93.1%
Flat Conversion (981 decided)
92.0%
Side Extension (961 decided)
85.5%
Outbuilding (581 decided)
85.7%
Wraparound Extension (239 decided)
84.9%
HMO (168 decided)
71.4%
Conservatory (127 decided)
89.8%
66.2%
Front Extension (71 decided)
84.5%
Annex (16 decided)
81.2%
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