New Build approval rate in Newark & Sherwood

Newark & Sherwood approved 74.0% of new build applications, based on 480 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

74.0%

new build approval rate

480

New Build decisions

355

Approved

125

Refused

88.0%

Newark & Sherwood overall

New Build applications are refused more often than the Newark & Sherwood average (88.0%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How new build compares in Newark & Sherwood

New Build (480 decided)

74.0%

Newark & Sherwood all applications (10,831 decided)

88.0%

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