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New Build approval rate in Inverclyde

Inverclyde approved 88.7% of new build applications, based on 53 decisions analysed.

Last updated: September 2026

88.7%
new build approval rate
53
New Build decisions
47
Approved
6
Refused
95.7%
Inverclyde overall

New Build applications are refused more often than the Inverclyde average (95.7%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How new build compares in Inverclyde

New Build (53 decided)
88.7%
Inverclyde all applications (768 decided)
95.7%

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Other project types in Inverclyde

Garage / Parking (124 decided)
95.2%
95.4%
Extension (General) (88 decided)
96.6%
Rear Extension (83 decided)
92.8%
Dormer (49 decided)
91.8%
Outbuilding (48 decided)
97.9%
Side Extension (48 decided)
95.8%
Conservatory (28 decided)
100.0%
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