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New Build approval rate in Havering

Havering approved 76.2% of new build applications, based on 950 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

76.2%
new build approval rate
950
New Build decisions
724
Approved
226
Refused
79.3%
Havering overall

New Build applications are refused more often than the Havering average (79.3%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How new build compares in Havering

New Build (950 decided)
76.2%
Havering all applications (23,213 decided)
79.3%

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Other project types in Havering

Rear Extension (8,298 decided)
81.6%
Garage / Parking (4,193 decided)
76.2%
Dormer (3,981 decided)
77.7%
Side Extension (3,139 decided)
76.3%
Loft Conversion (2,355 decided)
77.3%
Hip-to-Gable Conversion (1,700 decided)
81.5%
Outbuilding (1,533 decided)
76.6%
60.0%
Front Extension (1,059 decided)
75.3%
Extension (General) (676 decided)
74.7%
Conservatory (598 decided)
83.4%
Wraparound Extension (484 decided)
77.7%
Flat Conversion (313 decided)
59.1%
Annex (294 decided)
68.0%
HMO (179 decided)
24.6%
Basement (86 decided)
64.0%
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