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New Build approval rate in Tower Hamlets

Tower Hamlets approved 90.6% of new build applications, based on 831 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

90.6%
new build approval rate
831
New Build decisions
753
Approved
78
Refused
89.0%
Tower Hamlets overall

New Build applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the Tower Hamlets average (89.0%).

How new build compares in Tower Hamlets

New Build (831 decided)
90.6%
Tower Hamlets all applications (26,296 decided)
89.0%

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Other project types in Tower Hamlets

79.8%
Rear Extension (1,827 decided)
80.5%
Basement (1,739 decided)
87.3%
Garage / Parking (1,659 decided)
91.3%
Loft Conversion (1,264 decided)
74.8%
Extension (General) (1,161 decided)
84.3%
Dormer (504 decided)
78.0%
Side Extension (406 decided)
83.0%
Flat Conversion (392 decided)
83.7%
Outbuilding (380 decided)
82.6%
HMO (226 decided)
50.9%
Conservatory (122 decided)
88.5%
Front Extension (73 decided)
75.3%
81.8%
Annex (25 decided)
76.0%
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