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New Build approval rate in Rugby

Rugby approved 89.3% of new build applications, based on 253 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

89.3%
new build approval rate
253
New Build decisions
226
Approved
27
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 (253 decided)
89.3%
Rugby all applications (6,135 decided)
94.0%

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Other project types in Rugby

Rear Extension (1,057 decided)
97.0%
Side Extension (594 decided)
95.1%
Garage / Parking (561 decided)
93.0%
Extension (General) (384 decided)
94.8%
86.5%
Outbuilding (202 decided)
90.6%
Front Extension (192 decided)
96.4%
Wraparound Extension (145 decided)
95.9%
Dormer (121 decided)
95.9%
Conservatory (103 decided)
97.1%
Loft Conversion (92 decided)
96.7%
Annex (64 decided)
87.5%
HMO (56 decided)
98.2%
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