New Build approval rate in North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire approved 82.9% of new build applications, based on 205 decisions analysed.
Last updated: September 2026
82.9%
new build approval rate
205
New Build decisions
170
Approved
35
Refused
89.5%
North Yorkshire overall
New Build applications are refused more often than the North Yorkshire average (89.5%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.
How new build compares in North Yorkshire
New Build
82.9%
North Yorkshire all applications
89.5%
Planning a new build in North Yorkshire?
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✓ PDF report for your architect
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Other project types in North Yorkshire
91.5%
93.2%
90.0%
94.4%
89.1%
95.9%
93.9%
90.9%
94.5%
96.7%
94.0%
81.8%
78.9%
100.0%