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New Build approval rate in Nottingham

Nottingham approved 91.0% of new build applications, based on 111 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

91.0%
new build approval rate
111
New Build decisions
101
Approved
10
Refused
93.6%
Nottingham overall

New Build applications are refused more often than the Nottingham average (93.6%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How new build compares in Nottingham

New Build (111 decided)
91.0%
Nottingham all applications (6,278 decided)
93.6%

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Other project types in Nottingham

Rear Extension (977 decided)
94.2%
Side Extension (573 decided)
96.2%
Garage / Parking (469 decided)
92.8%
HMO (439 decided)
80.9%
81.9%
Dormer (361 decided)
92.2%
Extension (General) (320 decided)
94.7%
Loft Conversion (161 decided)
92.5%
Outbuilding (149 decided)
93.3%
Front Extension (131 decided)
96.2%
Wraparound Extension (124 decided)
96.0%
Conservatory (79 decided)
97.5%
Annex (70 decided)
91.4%
Basement (64 decided)
98.4%
96.7%
Flat Conversion (37 decided)
89.2%
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