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New Build approval rate in Plymouth

Plymouth approved 78.9% of new build applications, based on 109 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

78.9%
new build approval rate
109
New Build decisions
86
Approved
23
Refused
93.1%
Plymouth overall

New Build applications are refused more often than the Plymouth average (93.1%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How new build compares in Plymouth

New Build (109 decided)
78.9%
Plymouth all applications (7,031 decided)
93.1%

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Other project types in Plymouth

Rear Extension (1,256 decided)
97.2%
Garage / Parking (828 decided)
89.1%
Side Extension (627 decided)
96.5%
87.0%
Dormer (383 decided)
95.8%
HMO (303 decided)
92.1%
Extension (General) (290 decided)
94.5%
Outbuilding (202 decided)
93.6%
Loft Conversion (189 decided)
97.9%
Conservatory (170 decided)
93.5%
Front Extension (159 decided)
93.1%
96.6%
97.7%
Annex (85 decided)
91.8%
Basement (81 decided)
96.3%
Flat Conversion (36 decided)
97.2%
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