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New build approval rate in South Ribble

South Ribble approved 90.1% of new build applications, based on 333 decisions analysed.

Last updated: October 2026

90.1%
new build approval rate
333
New build decisions
300
Approved
33
Refused
94.4%
South Ribble overall

New build applications are refused more often than the South Ribble average (94.4%).

How new build applications compare in South Ribble

New build (333 decided)
90.1%
South Ribble all applications (3,315 decided)
94.4%

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Other project types in South Ribble

Rear extension (1,072 decided)
98.3%
Garage and parking (710 decided)
95.5%
Side extension (612 decided)
97.2%
Other extension (344 decided)
95.1%
90.4%
Dormer (245 decided)
96.3%
Outbuilding (210 decided)
91.0%
Conservatory (178 decided)
98.9%
Wraparound extension (134 decided)
97.8%
Front extension (80 decided)
98.8%
Annex (69 decided)
97.1%
Loft conversion (51 decided)
98.0%
HMO (28 decided)
92.9%
Basement (12 decided)
91.7%
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