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New Build approval rate in Somerset

Somerset approved 100.0% of new build applications, based on 23 decisions analysed.

Last updated: May 2026

100.0%
new build approval rate
23
New Build decisions
23
Approved
0
Refused
98.7%
Somerset overall

New Build applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the Somerset average (98.7%).

How new build compares in Somerset

New Build (23 decided)
100.0%
Somerset all applications (553 decided)
98.7%

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Other project types in Somerset

Extension (General) (80 decided)
100.0%
Garage / Parking (67 decided)
100.0%
100.0%
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