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New build approval rate in Maldon

Maldon approved 56.7% of new build applications, based on 261 decisions analysed.

Last updated: October 2026

56.7%
new build approval rate
261
New build decisions
148
Approved
113
Refused
71.7%
Maldon overall

New build applications are refused more often than the Maldon average (71.7%).

How new build applications compare in Maldon

New build (261 decided)
56.7%
Maldon all applications (3,009 decided)
71.7%

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Other project types in Maldon

Garage and parking (913 decided)
69.1%
Rear extension (765 decided)
82.0%
Side extension (451 decided)
77.2%
Outbuilding (348 decided)
74.4%
63.4%
Other extension (261 decided)
77.8%
Dormer (202 decided)
72.3%
Front extension (173 decided)
79.2%
Conservatory (119 decided)
79.8%
Annex (111 decided)
64.0%
77.2%
Loft conversion (73 decided)
75.3%
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