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New Build approval rate in Newport

Newport approved 88.6% of new build applications, based on 422 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

88.6%
new build approval rate
422
New Build decisions
374
Approved
48
Refused
88.2%
Newport overall

New Build applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the Newport average (88.2%).

How new build compares in Newport

New Build (422 decided)
88.6%
Newport all applications (5,820 decided)
88.2%

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Other project types in Newport

Garage / Parking (1,033 decided)
85.7%
Rear Extension (745 decided)
89.5%
Extension (General) (507 decided)
91.3%
Side Extension (454 decided)
81.5%
75.7%
Dormer (227 decided)
74.9%
Conservatory (211 decided)
93.8%
Outbuilding (174 decided)
88.5%
Loft Conversion (122 decided)
75.4%
Front Extension (100 decided)
72.0%
HMO (75 decided)
53.3%
77.4%
Annex (53 decided)
79.2%
78.6%
Flat Conversion (36 decided)
55.6%
Basement (15 decided)
80.0%
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