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New Build approval rate in Melton

Melton approved 89.9% of new build applications, based on 129 decisions analysed.

Last updated: April 2026

89.9%
new build approval rate
129
New Build decisions
116
Approved
13
Refused
95.8%
Melton overall

New Build applications are refused more often than the Melton average (95.8%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How new build compares in Melton

New Build (129 decided)
89.9%
Melton all applications (3,647 decided)
95.8%

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Less than one set of revised drawings.

Other project types in Melton

Garage / Parking (482 decided)
94.4%
Rear Extension (329 decided)
97.0%
Extension (General) (261 decided)
95.8%
Side Extension (224 decided)
97.3%
Outbuilding (191 decided)
93.7%
89.4%
Front Extension (65 decided)
96.9%
Conservatory (65 decided)
98.5%
Annex (62 decided)
90.3%
Dormer (60 decided)
96.7%
97.1%
Loft Conversion (29 decided)
96.6%
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