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New Build approval rate in West Berkshire

West Berkshire approved 72.2% of new build applications, based on 36 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

72.2%
new build approval rate
36
New Build decisions
26
Approved
10
Refused
89.5%
West Berkshire overall

New Build applications are refused more often than the West Berkshire average (89.5%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How new build compares in West Berkshire

New Build (36 decided)
72.2%
West Berkshire all applications (1,247 decided)
89.5%

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Other project types in West Berkshire

Garage / Parking (238 decided)
88.7%
Rear Extension (157 decided)
92.4%
Extension (General) (103 decided)
86.4%
Outbuilding (93 decided)
91.4%
Side Extension (91 decided)
89.0%
86.8%
Dormer (40 decided)
97.5%
Conservatory (33 decided)
97.0%
Loft Conversion (28 decided)
85.7%
Front Extension (21 decided)
95.2%
100.0%
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