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New Build approval rate in Powys

Powys approved 83.8% of new build applications, based on 315 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

83.8%
new build approval rate
315
New Build decisions
264
Approved
51
Refused
89.4%
Powys overall

New Build applications are refused more often than the Powys average (89.4%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How new build compares in Powys

New Build (315 decided)
83.8%
Powys all applications (7,210 decided)
89.4%

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Other project types in Powys

Extension (General) (926 decided)
90.3%
Garage / Parking (681 decided)
88.1%
87.0%
Outbuilding (385 decided)
89.9%
Rear Extension (204 decided)
86.8%
Side Extension (155 decided)
90.3%
Conservatory (72 decided)
91.7%
Annex (69 decided)
87.0%
Dormer (30 decided)
70.0%
Loft Conversion (19 decided)
100.0%
76.5%
Front Extension (15 decided)
86.7%
Flat Conversion (13 decided)
92.3%
Basement (11 decided)
100.0%
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