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New Build approval rate in Winchester

Winchester approved 82.1% of new build applications, based on 168 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

82.1%
new build approval rate
168
New Build decisions
138
Approved
30
Refused
94.9%
Winchester overall

New Build applications are refused more often than the Winchester average (94.9%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How new build compares in Winchester

New Build (168 decided)
82.1%
Winchester all applications (7,039 decided)
94.9%

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Other project types in Winchester

Garage / Parking (1,076 decided)
94.6%
Rear Extension (958 decided)
97.4%
Side Extension (561 decided)
97.1%
Extension (General) (491 decided)
95.3%
Outbuilding (392 decided)
92.9%
Dormer (351 decided)
95.7%
88.1%
Conservatory (250 decided)
98.0%
Loft Conversion (239 decided)
95.0%
Front Extension (145 decided)
96.6%
Annex (98 decided)
92.9%
96.6%
Basement (44 decided)
93.2%
96.8%
HMO (19 decided)
78.9%
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