New Build approval rate in Southampton
Southampton approved 85.0% of new build applications, based on 20 decisions analysed.
Last updated: March 2026
85.0%
new build approval rate
20
New Build decisions
17
Approved
3
Refused
90.7%
Southampton overall
New Build applications are refused more often than the Southampton average (90.7%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.
How new build compares in Southampton
New Build
85.0%
Southampton all applications
90.7%
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Less than one set of revised drawings.
Other project types in Southampton
91.9%
84.4%
89.8%
100.0%
81.2%
85.7%
94.1%
90.9%
90.0%