New Build approval rate in Plymouth
Plymouth approved 79.1% of new build applications, based on 110 decisions analysed.
Last updated: September 2026
79.1%
new build approval rate
110
New Build decisions
87
Approved
23
Refused
92.0%
Plymouth overall
New Build applications are refused more often than the Plymouth average (92.0%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.
How new build compares in Plymouth
New Build
79.1%
Plymouth all applications
92.0%
Planning a new build in Plymouth?
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✓ PDF report for your architect
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Other project types in Plymouth
97.2%
89.3%
96.6%
95.7%
92.6%
94.7%
94.0%
96.9%
93.7%
93.5%
96.7%
97.8%
92.0%
96.4%
97.4%