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New Build approval rate in Horsham

Horsham approved 78.6% of new build applications, based on 771 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

78.6%
new build approval rate
771
New Build decisions
606
Approved
165
Refused
91.2%
Horsham overall

New Build applications are refused more often than the Horsham average (91.2%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How new build compares in Horsham

New Build (771 decided)
78.6%
Horsham all applications (12,372 decided)
91.2%

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Other project types in Horsham

Rear Extension (2,125 decided)
95.3%
Garage / Parking (2,083 decided)
88.3%
Side Extension (1,319 decided)
96.3%
72.9%
Dormer (661 decided)
91.4%
Outbuilding (580 decided)
89.5%
Conservatory (457 decided)
98.2%
Extension (General) (430 decided)
90.2%
Front Extension (389 decided)
96.1%
Wraparound Extension (314 decided)
96.8%
Loft Conversion (233 decided)
94.4%
Annex (144 decided)
84.7%
91.1%
Basement (32 decided)
96.9%
Flat Conversion (30 decided)
76.7%
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