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New Build approval rate in Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight approved 76.5% of new build applications, based on 51 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

76.5%
new build approval rate
51
New Build decisions
39
Approved
12
Refused
88.3%
Isle of Wight overall

New Build applications are refused more often than the Isle of Wight average (88.3%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How new build compares in Isle of Wight

New Build (51 decided)
76.5%
Isle of Wight all applications (14,505 decided)
88.3%

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Other project types in Isle of Wight

Garage / Parking (2,123 decided)
83.7%
Rear Extension (1,419 decided)
92.1%
Extension (General) (1,313 decided)
87.6%
Outbuilding (782 decided)
90.0%
Side Extension (763 decided)
92.5%
Conservatory (663 decided)
93.7%
82.5%
Dormer (452 decided)
88.1%
Annex (178 decided)
86.5%
Loft Conversion (170 decided)
88.2%
Front Extension (99 decided)
90.9%
96.6%
Basement (75 decided)
81.3%
Flat Conversion (44 decided)
75.0%
HMO (24 decided)
66.7%
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