New Build approval rate in Northumberland
Northumberland approved 83.3% of new build applications, based on 12 decisions analysed.
Last updated: September 2026
83.3%
new build approval rate
12
New Build decisions
10
Approved
2
Refused
90.6%
Northumberland overall
New Build applications are refused more often than the Northumberland average (90.6%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.
How new build compares in Northumberland
New Build
83.3%
Northumberland all applications
90.6%
Planning a new build in Northumberland?
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✓ Nearest comparable new build decisions
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✓ PDF report for your architect
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Other project types in Northumberland
85.4%
89.3%
94.3%
96.3%
88.5%
93.8%
100.0%