New Build approval rate in Newark & Sherwood

Newark & Sherwood approved 73.2% of new build applications, based on 456 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

73.2%

new build approval rate

456

New Build decisions

334

Approved

122

Refused

87.4%

Newark & Sherwood overall

New Build applications are refused more often than the Newark & Sherwood average (87.4%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How new build compares in Newark & Sherwood

New Build (456 decided)

73.2%

Newark & Sherwood all applications (9,966 decided)

87.4%

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