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New Build approval rate in South Norfolk

South Norfolk approved 88.0% of new build applications, based on 150 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

88.0%
new build approval rate
150
New Build decisions
132
Approved
18
Refused
96.0%
South Norfolk overall

New Build applications are refused more often than the South Norfolk average (96.0%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How new build compares in South Norfolk

New Build (150 decided)
88.0%
South Norfolk all applications (4,579 decided)
96.0%

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Other project types in South Norfolk

Rear Extension (653 decided)
98.3%
Garage / Parking (643 decided)
94.9%
Extension (General) (504 decided)
97.6%
Side Extension (374 decided)
98.1%
Outbuilding (354 decided)
96.9%
91.5%
Annex (130 decided)
93.8%
Conservatory (124 decided)
100.0%
Front Extension (123 decided)
98.4%
Dormer (113 decided)
97.3%
Loft Conversion (73 decided)
98.6%
98.0%
Flat Conversion (13 decided)
76.9%
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