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New Build approval rate in Lambeth

Lambeth approved 85.6% of new build applications, based on 2,101 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

85.6%
new build approval rate
2,101
New Build decisions
1,799
Approved
302
Refused
84.6%
Lambeth overall

New Build applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the Lambeth average (84.6%).

How new build compares in Lambeth

New Build (2,101 decided)
85.6%
Lambeth all applications (30,422 decided)
84.6%

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Other project types in Lambeth

Rear Extension (5,992 decided)
82.2%
Garage / Parking (4,482 decided)
87.4%
Loft Conversion (3,494 decided)
78.2%
Basement (3,456 decided)
85.0%
Dormer (3,133 decided)
81.4%
Flat Conversion (2,891 decided)
89.5%
79.0%
Side Extension (2,175 decided)
84.9%
Extension (General) (1,481 decided)
85.1%
Outbuilding (939 decided)
83.3%
76.8%
Wraparound Extension (381 decided)
82.7%
Conservatory (343 decided)
87.2%
HMO (256 decided)
66.4%
Front Extension (71 decided)
77.5%
Annex (61 decided)
75.4%
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