New build approval rate in Powys
Powys approved 83.8% of new build applications, based on 315 decisions analysed.
Last updated: October 2026
83.8%
new build approval rate
315
New build decisions
264
Approved
51
Refused
88.9%
Powys overall
New build applications are refused more often than the Powys average (88.9%).
How new build applications compare in Powys
New build
83.8%
Powys all applications
88.9%
Before you apply in Powys
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✓ Nearest comparable new build decisions
✓ Refusal triggers specific to your area
✓ PDF report for your architect
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Other project types in Powys
90.3%
88.1%
89.9%
86.8%
90.3%
91.7%
87.0%
70.0%
100.0%
76.5%
86.7%
92.3%
100.0%