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New Build approval rate in Newham

Newham approved 85.5% of new build applications, based on 566 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

85.5%
new build approval rate
566
New Build decisions
484
Approved
82
Refused
84.8%
Newham overall

New Build applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the Newham average (84.8%).

How new build compares in Newham

New Build (566 decided)
85.5%
Newham all applications (21,604 decided)
84.8%

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Other project types in Newham

Rear Extension (4,486 decided)
78.5%
Dormer (3,115 decided)
78.7%
Loft Conversion (2,024 decided)
78.6%
Extension (General) (1,659 decided)
78.5%
66.2%
Garage / Parking (1,255 decided)
87.1%
Side Extension (1,099 decided)
79.7%
Flat Conversion (771 decided)
81.2%
Outbuilding (423 decided)
76.6%
Basement (397 decided)
73.0%
Wraparound Extension (354 decided)
88.7%
HMO (291 decided)
40.2%
Conservatory (198 decided)
87.4%
79.3%
Front Extension (85 decided)
62.4%
Annex (40 decided)
70.0%
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