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New Build approval rate in Harborough

Harborough approved 82.4% of new build applications, based on 221 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

82.4%
new build approval rate
221
New Build decisions
182
Approved
39
Refused
91.4%
Harborough overall

New Build applications are refused more often than the Harborough average (91.4%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How new build compares in Harborough

New Build (221 decided)
82.4%
Harborough all applications (3,940 decided)
91.4%

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Other project types in Harborough

Rear Extension (595 decided)
91.8%
Garage / Parking (500 decided)
89.2%
Side Extension (342 decided)
94.4%
78.6%
Outbuilding (188 decided)
91.0%
Extension (General) (178 decided)
91.0%
Front Extension (117 decided)
91.5%
Dormer (110 decided)
89.1%
Conservatory (81 decided)
92.6%
91.5%
Loft Conversion (54 decided)
88.9%
Annex (50 decided)
86.0%
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