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New Build approval rate in Knowsley

Knowsley approved 92.2% of new build applications, based on 651 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

92.2%
new build approval rate
651
New Build decisions
600
Approved
51
Refused
94.5%
Knowsley overall

New Build applications are refused more often than the Knowsley average (94.5%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How new build compares in Knowsley

New Build (651 decided)
92.2%
Knowsley all applications (4,419 decided)
94.5%

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Other project types in Knowsley

Rear Extension (1,425 decided)
97.3%
Side Extension (1,106 decided)
97.3%
Garage / Parking (722 decided)
96.0%
Wraparound Extension (355 decided)
99.4%
Front Extension (291 decided)
98.6%
Extension (General) (271 decided)
95.2%
90.2%
Dormer (169 decided)
92.9%
Outbuilding (164 decided)
98.2%
Conservatory (158 decided)
97.5%
Loft Conversion (80 decided)
92.5%
Annex (29 decided)
96.6%
96.4%
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