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New Build approval rate in Knowsley

Knowsley approved 91.8% of new build applications, based on 659 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

91.8%
new build approval rate
659
New Build decisions
605
Approved
54
Refused
94.4%
Knowsley overall

New Build applications are refused more often than the Knowsley average (94.4%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How new build compares in Knowsley

New Build (659 decided)
91.8%
Knowsley all applications (4,478 decided)
94.4%

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Other project types in Knowsley

Rear Extension (1,441 decided)
97.4%
Side Extension (1,115 decided)
97.3%
Garage / Parking (734 decided)
95.9%
Wraparound Extension (357 decided)
99.4%
Front Extension (296 decided)
98.6%
Extension (General) (274 decided)
95.3%
90.3%
Dormer (171 decided)
93.0%
Outbuilding (166 decided)
97.6%
Conservatory (161 decided)
97.5%
Loft Conversion (81 decided)
92.6%
96.7%
Annex (29 decided)
96.6%
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