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New Build approval rate in Rugby

Rugby approved 87.5% of new build applications, based on 922 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

87.5%
new build approval rate
922
New Build decisions
807
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 (922 decided)
87.5%
Rugby all applications (13,816 decided)
94.0%

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Other project types in Rugby

Rear Extension (2,463 decided)
97.2%
Side Extension (1,570 decided)
96.2%
Garage / Parking (1,330 decided)
92.7%
Extension (General) (914 decided)
94.3%
90.3%
Outbuilding (479 decided)
92.5%
Front Extension (446 decided)
95.7%
Wraparound Extension (372 decided)
97.0%
Dormer (251 decided)
94.8%
Conservatory (242 decided)
97.5%
Loft Conversion (144 decided)
95.8%
Annex (138 decided)
90.6%
HMO (82 decided)
95.1%
Flat Conversion (22 decided)
100.0%
100.0%
Basement (10 decided)
100.0%
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