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New Build approval rate in Plymouth

Plymouth approved 79.1% of new build applications, based on 110 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

79.1%
new build approval rate
110
New Build decisions
87
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 (110 decided)
79.1%
Plymouth all applications (7,239 decided)
93.1%

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Other project types in Plymouth

Rear Extension (1,284 decided)
97.2%
Garage / Parking (853 decided)
89.2%
Side Extension (636 decided)
96.5%
87.4%
Dormer (391 decided)
95.7%
HMO (317 decided)
92.4%
Extension (General) (297 decided)
94.6%
Outbuilding (211 decided)
93.8%
Loft Conversion (194 decided)
97.4%
Conservatory (172 decided)
93.6%
Front Extension (164 decided)
93.3%
96.7%
97.8%
Annex (86 decided)
91.9%
Basement (81 decided)
96.3%
Flat Conversion (37 decided)
97.3%
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