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New Build approval rate in Medway

Medway approved 82.6% of new build applications, based on 46 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

82.6%
new build approval rate
46
New Build decisions
38
Approved
8
Refused
88.1%
Medway overall

New Build applications are refused more often than the Medway average (88.1%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How new build compares in Medway

New Build (46 decided)
82.6%
Medway all applications (10,302 decided)
88.1%

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Other project types in Medway

Garage / Parking (2,210 decided)
84.3%
Extension (General) (1,849 decided)
86.4%
Dormer (1,192 decided)
90.4%
Rear Extension (1,091 decided)
91.2%
83.4%
Side Extension (719 decided)
89.6%
Conservatory (648 decided)
93.7%
Outbuilding (589 decided)
87.1%
Loft Conversion (385 decided)
93.5%
HMO (219 decided)
79.9%
Front Extension (202 decided)
93.1%
Annex (180 decided)
81.1%
93.5%
Basement (112 decided)
89.3%
90.8%
Flat Conversion (72 decided)
80.6%
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