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New Build approval rate in Stirling

Stirling approved 86.7% of new build applications, based on 1,335 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

86.7%
new build approval rate
1,335
New Build decisions
1,158
Approved
177
Refused
95.2%
Stirling overall

New Build applications are refused more often than the Stirling average (95.2%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How new build compares in Stirling

New Build (1,335 decided)
86.7%
Stirling all applications (12,182 decided)
95.2%

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Other project types in Stirling

Extension (General) (2,686 decided)
98.6%
Garage / Parking (1,607 decided)
92.8%
96.4%
Outbuilding (643 decided)
96.6%
Rear Extension (481 decided)
98.5%
Dormer (408 decided)
97.3%
Side Extension (297 decided)
98.7%
Conservatory (290 decided)
96.9%
Annex (87 decided)
95.4%
Basement (68 decided)
98.5%
Front Extension (54 decided)
100.0%
95.8%
HMO (44 decided)
95.5%
Loft Conversion (38 decided)
97.4%
Flat Conversion (29 decided)
96.6%
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