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New Build approval rate in Rugby

Rugby approved 87.6% of new build applications, based on 925 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

87.6%
new build approval rate
925
New Build decisions
810
Approved
115
Refused
94.0%
Rugby overall

New Build applications are refused more often than the Rugby average (94.0%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How new build compares in Rugby

New Build (925 decided)
87.6%
Rugby all applications (13,912 decided)
94.0%

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Other project types in Rugby

Rear Extension (2,479 decided)
97.2%
Side Extension (1,578 decided)
96.1%
Garage / Parking (1,336 decided)
92.7%
Extension (General) (917 decided)
94.2%
90.2%
Outbuilding (483 decided)
92.5%
Front Extension (447 decided)
95.7%
Wraparound Extension (374 decided)
97.1%
Dormer (252 decided)
94.8%
Conservatory (243 decided)
97.5%
Loft Conversion (146 decided)
95.9%
Annex (138 decided)
90.6%
HMO (84 decided)
95.2%
Flat Conversion (22 decided)
100.0%
100.0%
Basement (10 decided)
100.0%
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