New build approval rate in Melton
Melton approved 88.0% of new build applications, based on 142 decisions analysed.
Last updated: October 2026
88.0%
new build approval rate
142
New build decisions
125
Approved
17
Refused
92.8%
Melton overall
New build applications are refused more often than the Melton average (92.8%).
How new build applications compare in Melton
New build
88.0%
Melton all applications
92.8%
Before you apply in Melton
This page shows the council-wide rate. The free check shows decisions near your property.
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✓ PDF report for your architect
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Other project types in Melton
93.3%
96.1%
94.7%
97.1%
92.9%
98.6%
95.5%
97.0%
90.8%
94.6%
96.9%