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Front Extension approval rate in Barking & Dagenham

Barking & Dagenham approved 52.3% of front extension applications, based on 352 decisions analysed.

Last updated: September 2026

52.3%
front extension approval rate
352
Front Extension decisions
184
Approved
168
Refused
75.4%
Barking & Dagenham overall

Front Extension applications are refused more often than the Barking & Dagenham average (75.4%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How front extension compares in Barking & Dagenham

Front Extension (352 decided)
52.3%
Barking & Dagenham all applications (11,959 decided)
75.4%

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Other project types in Barking & Dagenham

Rear Extension (5,204 decided)
76.2%
Dormer (2,015 decided)
84.4%
Side Extension (1,572 decided)
55.8%
Loft Conversion (1,089 decided)
80.8%
Extension (General) (931 decided)
88.8%
82.1%
Outbuilding (814 decided)
69.9%
Garage / Parking (791 decided)
66.8%
46.2%
Wraparound Extension (250 decided)
60.4%
New Build (196 decided)
42.9%
HMO (162 decided)
9.9%
Conservatory (142 decided)
74.6%
Flat Conversion (87 decided)
36.8%
Annex (66 decided)
36.4%
Basement (20 decided)
50.0%
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