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
83.8%
Powys all applications
89.4%
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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%