Side Extension approval rate in Aberdeen

Aberdeen approved 96.7% of side extension applications, based on 181 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

96.7%

side extension approval rate

181

Side Extension decisions

175

Approved

Refused

94.2%

Aberdeen overall

Side Extension applications are approved more often than the Aberdeen average (94.2%), suggesting the council is relatively receptive to these projects.

How side extension compares in Aberdeen

Side Extension (181 decided)

96.7%

Aberdeen all applications (21,779 decided)

94.2%

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