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New Build approval rate in Norwich

Norwich approved 77.6% of new build applications, based on 98 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

77.6%
new build approval rate
98
New Build decisions
76
Approved
22
Refused
92.6%
Norwich overall

New Build applications are refused more often than the Norwich average (92.6%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How new build compares in Norwich

New Build (98 decided)
77.6%
Norwich all applications (8,179 decided)
92.6%

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Other project types in Norwich

Rear Extension (1,397 decided)
95.8%
Garage / Parking (708 decided)
89.5%
Side Extension (579 decided)
95.7%
86.8%
Extension (General) (338 decided)
89.9%
Outbuilding (229 decided)
93.9%
Dormer (214 decided)
95.8%
Front Extension (187 decided)
95.7%
Conservatory (167 decided)
98.2%
Loft Conversion (137 decided)
94.9%
Wraparound Extension (108 decided)
96.3%
Basement (63 decided)
87.3%
Annex (48 decided)
91.7%
HMO (46 decided)
52.2%
Flat Conversion (32 decided)
71.9%
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