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New Build approval rate in Melton

Melton approved 89.1% of new build applications, based on 138 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

89.1%
new build approval rate
138
New Build decisions
123
Approved
15
Refused
95.4%
Melton overall

New Build applications are refused more often than the Melton average (95.4%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How new build compares in Melton

New Build (138 decided)
89.1%
Melton all applications (3,818 decided)
95.4%

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Other project types in Melton

Garage / Parking (511 decided)
94.1%
Rear Extension (347 decided)
96.3%
Extension (General) (270 decided)
95.2%
Side Extension (233 decided)
97.0%
Outbuilding (202 decided)
93.1%
89.0%
Conservatory (67 decided)
98.5%
Front Extension (66 decided)
97.0%
Dormer (64 decided)
95.3%
Annex (63 decided)
90.5%
94.6%
Loft Conversion (31 decided)
96.8%
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