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New Build approval rate in South Norfolk

South Norfolk approved 84.0% of new build applications, based on 237 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

84.0%
new build approval rate
237
New Build decisions
199
Approved
38
Refused
95.1%
South Norfolk overall

New Build applications are refused more often than the South Norfolk average (95.1%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How new build compares in South Norfolk

New Build (237 decided)
84.0%
South Norfolk all applications (7,292 decided)
95.1%

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Other project types in South Norfolk

Garage / Parking (1,014 decided)
93.5%
Rear Extension (957 decided)
98.0%
Extension (General) (680 decided)
97.9%
Side Extension (531 decided)
98.3%
Outbuilding (517 decided)
96.1%
88.1%
Annex (191 decided)
94.8%
Front Extension (177 decided)
97.2%
Conservatory (176 decided)
100.0%
Dormer (165 decided)
97.6%
Loft Conversion (118 decided)
95.8%
97.5%
Flat Conversion (15 decided)
80.0%
Basement (11 decided)
100.0%
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