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New Build approval rate in Maldon

Maldon approved 55.7% of new build applications, based on 228 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

55.7%
new build approval rate
228
New Build decisions
127
Approved
101
Refused
75.3%
Maldon overall

New Build applications are refused more often than the Maldon average (75.3%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How new build compares in Maldon

New Build (228 decided)
55.7%
Maldon all applications (3,963 decided)
75.3%

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Other project types in Maldon

Garage / Parking (809 decided)
68.6%
Rear Extension (660 decided)
80.9%
Side Extension (393 decided)
75.8%
Outbuilding (310 decided)
73.2%
63.1%
Extension (General) (245 decided)
76.7%
Dormer (171 decided)
69.6%
Front Extension (147 decided)
76.9%
Annex (101 decided)
62.4%
Conservatory (101 decided)
79.2%
76.4%
Loft Conversion (65 decided)
72.3%
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