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New Build approval rate in Powys

Powys approved 86.7% of new build applications, based on 173 decisions analysed.

Last updated: April 2026

86.7%
new build approval rate
173
New Build decisions
150
Approved
23
Refused
91.2%
Powys overall

New Build applications are refused more often than the Powys average (91.2%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How new build compares in Powys

New Build (173 decided)
86.7%
Powys all applications (3,738 decided)
91.2%

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Other project types in Powys

Extension (General) (525 decided)
93.1%
Garage / Parking (403 decided)
91.1%
86.0%
Outbuilding (172 decided)
90.7%
Rear Extension (120 decided)
88.3%
Side Extension (78 decided)
96.2%
Conservatory (39 decided)
92.3%
Annex (36 decided)
91.7%
Dormer (14 decided)
78.6%
Loft Conversion (10 decided)
100.0%
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