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New Build approval rate in South Ribble

South Ribble approved 89.7% of new build applications, based on 312 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

89.7%
new build approval rate
312
New Build decisions
280
Approved
32
Refused
95.3%
South Ribble overall

New Build applications are refused more often than the South Ribble average (95.3%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How new build compares in South Ribble

New Build (312 decided)
89.7%
South Ribble all applications (4,251 decided)
95.3%

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Other project types in South Ribble

Rear Extension (1,024 decided)
98.2%
Garage / Parking (667 decided)
95.4%
Side Extension (585 decided)
97.1%
Extension (General) (332 decided)
94.9%
90.6%
Dormer (230 decided)
96.1%
Outbuilding (198 decided)
90.4%
Conservatory (170 decided)
98.8%
Wraparound Extension (126 decided)
97.6%
Front Extension (75 decided)
98.7%
Annex (63 decided)
98.4%
Loft Conversion (48 decided)
97.9%
HMO (23 decided)
91.3%
Basement (12 decided)
91.7%
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