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New Build approval rate in Newham

Newham approved 85.7% of new build applications, based on 560 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

85.7%
new build approval rate
560
New Build decisions
480
Approved
80
Refused
84.7%
Newham overall

New Build applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the Newham average (84.7%).

How new build compares in Newham

New Build (560 decided)
85.7%
Newham all applications (20,907 decided)
84.7%

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Other project types in Newham

Rear Extension (4,353 decided)
78.6%
Dormer (3,080 decided)
79.0%
Loft Conversion (1,990 decided)
78.7%
Extension (General) (1,626 decided)
78.5%
66.7%
Garage / Parking (1,226 decided)
87.1%
Side Extension (1,056 decided)
79.7%
Flat Conversion (769 decided)
81.1%
Outbuilding (409 decided)
77.0%
Basement (388 decided)
73.2%
Wraparound Extension (335 decided)
89.3%
HMO (283 decided)
39.6%
Conservatory (192 decided)
87.5%
79.3%
Front Extension (83 decided)
62.7%
Annex (39 decided)
69.2%
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