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New Build approval rate in Torfaen

Torfaen approved 80.8% of new build applications, based on 78 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

80.8%
new build approval rate
78
New Build decisions
63
Approved
15
Refused
92.4%
Torfaen overall

New Build applications are refused more often than the Torfaen average (92.4%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How new build compares in Torfaen

New Build (78 decided)
80.8%
Torfaen all applications (4,592 decided)
92.4%

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Other project types in Torfaen

Extension (General) (771 decided)
90.5%
Garage / Parking (720 decided)
91.1%
Rear Extension (538 decided)
95.2%
Side Extension (279 decided)
94.3%
Conservatory (248 decided)
98.0%
89.7%
Outbuilding (156 decided)
91.7%
Dormer (133 decided)
92.5%
Loft Conversion (80 decided)
90.0%
Front Extension (77 decided)
93.5%
Annex (29 decided)
86.2%
90.0%
Basement (14 decided)
92.9%
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