New Build approval rate in West Berkshire
West Berkshire approved 74.4% of new build applications, based on 43 decisions analysed.
Last updated: September 2026
74.4%
new build approval rate
43
New Build decisions
32
Approved
11
Refused
87.5%
West Berkshire overall
New Build applications are refused more often than the West Berkshire average (87.5%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.
How new build compares in West Berkshire
New Build
74.4%
West Berkshire all applications
87.5%
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Other project types in West Berkshire
88.6%
92.8%
85.6%
92.4%
90.6%
95.6%
93.2%
85.7%
95.5%
100.0%
70.0%