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New Build approval rate in Halton

Halton approved 88.9% of new build applications, based on 63 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

88.9%
new build approval rate
63
New Build decisions
56
Approved
7
Refused
96.1%
Halton overall

New Build applications are refused more often than the Halton average (96.1%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How new build compares in Halton

New Build (63 decided)
88.9%
Halton all applications (1,838 decided)
96.1%

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Other project types in Halton

Rear Extension (479 decided)
98.3%
Garage / Parking (316 decided)
96.5%
Side Extension (302 decided)
97.0%
88.5%
Extension (General) (137 decided)
94.9%
Conservatory (68 decided)
98.5%
100.0%
Front Extension (51 decided)
96.1%
Dormer (48 decided)
95.8%
Outbuilding (43 decided)
100.0%
Loft Conversion (37 decided)
91.9%
HMO (14 decided)
71.4%
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