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
86.7%
Powys all applications
91.2%
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Less than one set of revised drawings.
Other project types in Powys
93.1%
91.1%
90.7%
88.3%
96.2%
92.3%
91.7%
78.6%
100.0%