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Side Extension approval rate in Arun

Arun approved 96.7% of side extension applications, based on 91 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

96.7%
side extension approval rate
91
Side Extension decisions
88
Approved
3
Refused
93.7%
Arun overall

Side Extension applications are approved more often than the Arun average (93.7%), suggesting the council is relatively receptive to these projects.

How side extension compares in Arun

Side Extension (91 decided)
96.7%
Arun all applications (2,451 decided)
93.7%

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Other project types in Arun

Rear Extension (190 decided)
97.9%
Garage / Parking (187 decided)
88.8%
Dormer (90 decided)
92.2%
Extension (General) (74 decided)
93.2%
Conservatory (63 decided)
100.0%
Outbuilding (47 decided)
91.5%
Loft Conversion (43 decided)
95.3%
Front Extension (42 decided)
100.0%
New Build (17 decided)
88.2%
93.8%
Annex (12 decided)
100.0%
91.7%
100.0%
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