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New Build approval rate in Liverpool

Liverpool approved 90.3% of new build applications, based on 268 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

90.3%
new build approval rate
268
New Build decisions
242
Approved
26
Refused
88.6%
Liverpool overall

New Build applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the Liverpool average (88.6%).

How new build compares in Liverpool

New Build (268 decided)
90.3%
Liverpool all applications (48,035 decided)
88.6%

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Other project types in Liverpool

Extension (General) (13,135 decided)
89.3%
Garage / Parking (4,345 decided)
90.3%
HMO (2,266 decided)
71.2%
Dormer (2,234 decided)
80.3%
Conservatory (1,244 decided)
91.6%
Basement (993 decided)
90.9%
Rear Extension (987 decided)
88.9%
Side Extension (729 decided)
90.3%
Loft Conversion (682 decided)
79.5%
82.7%
Outbuilding (528 decided)
89.6%
Flat Conversion (411 decided)
77.9%
77.2%
Wraparound Extension (126 decided)
92.1%
Annex (113 decided)
84.1%
Front Extension (108 decided)
87.0%
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