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New Build approval rate in Surrey Heath

Surrey Heath approved 84.9% of new build applications, based on 284 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

84.9%
new build approval rate
284
New Build decisions
241
Approved
43
Refused
90.5%
Surrey Heath overall

New Build applications are refused more often than the Surrey Heath average (90.5%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How new build compares in Surrey Heath

New Build (284 decided)
84.9%
Surrey Heath all applications (4,021 decided)
90.5%

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Other project types in Surrey Heath

Rear Extension (1,177 decided)
89.6%
Side Extension (908 decided)
89.1%
Garage / Parking (773 decided)
89.9%
Front Extension (371 decided)
88.9%
Conservatory (350 decided)
91.1%
Dormer (191 decided)
80.6%
Wraparound Extension (180 decided)
90.6%
Extension (General) (159 decided)
87.4%
Outbuilding (138 decided)
89.1%
85.5%
Loft Conversion (42 decided)
83.3%
Annex (26 decided)
96.2%
Basement (21 decided)
100.0%
HMO (18 decided)
100.0%
63.6%
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