New dwelling planning approval in Waverley
Based on decisions in the last 5 years, as of 30 Jun 2026.
Of 44 new dwelling planning applications decided by Waverley in the last 5 years, 66% were approved. This is the council's track record for this kind of work. It is a useful gauge before you apply, not a guarantee for any one application.
Other work in Waverley
- Extension : 90% approved (479 decided)
- Demolition : 88% approved (323 decided)
- Tree work : 98% approved (237 decided)
- Roof / fenestration : 89% approved (169 decided)
- Outbuilding / garden room : 84% approved (165 decided)
- Loft conversion : 88% approved (106 decided)
- Listed building / conservation : 89% approved (100 decided)
- Conservatory / orangery : 94% approved (99 decided)
Method
Approval rate = approved ÷ (approved + refused) over the public planning decisions we hold for Waverley, matched to a type of work from the application description. We lead with the last few years so the figure reflects how Waverley decides today, with the longer record as context. A rate is only shown once there are enough decided applications for it to be reliable. We publish aggregate figures only, never an individual application or applicant name. Read the full method and limits.