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New Build approval rate in Plymouth

Plymouth approved 78.8% of new build applications, based on 104 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

78.8%
new build approval rate
104
New Build decisions
82
Approved
22
Refused
93.0%
Plymouth overall

New Build applications are refused more often than the Plymouth average (93.0%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How new build compares in Plymouth

New Build (104 decided)
78.8%
Plymouth all applications (6,550 decided)
93.0%

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Other project types in Plymouth

Rear Extension (1,196 decided)
97.3%
Garage / Parking (776 decided)
89.4%
Side Extension (597 decided)
96.6%
86.5%
Dormer (361 decided)
95.6%
Extension (General) (273 decided)
94.1%
HMO (272 decided)
92.6%
Outbuilding (187 decided)
93.0%
Loft Conversion (172 decided)
97.7%
Conservatory (160 decided)
93.1%
Front Extension (150 decided)
93.3%
96.5%
98.8%
Annex (81 decided)
91.4%
Basement (72 decided)
95.8%
Flat Conversion (35 decided)
97.1%
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