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New Build approval rate in Medway

Medway approved 83.0% of new build applications, based on 53 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

83.0%
new build approval rate
53
New Build decisions
44
Approved
9
Refused
88.3%
Medway overall

New Build applications are refused more often than the Medway average (88.3%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How new build compares in Medway

New Build (53 decided)
83.0%
Medway all applications (11,155 decided)
88.3%

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Other project types in Medway

Garage / Parking (2,352 decided)
84.6%
Extension (General) (1,921 decided)
86.5%
Dormer (1,301 decided)
90.1%
Rear Extension (1,253 decided)
91.0%
82.9%
Side Extension (781 decided)
90.0%
Conservatory (704 decided)
93.6%
Outbuilding (637 decided)
87.4%
Loft Conversion (410 decided)
93.7%
HMO (308 decided)
78.6%
Front Extension (221 decided)
93.2%
Annex (194 decided)
82.0%
93.9%
Basement (124 decided)
87.1%
91.6%
Flat Conversion (73 decided)
80.8%
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