Rear Extension approval rate in Barking & Dagenham

Barking & Dagenham approved 75.5% of rear extension applications, based on 4,724 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

75.5%

rear extension approval rate

4,724

Rear Extension decisions

3,565

Approved

1,159

Refused

71.7%

Barking & Dagenham overall

Rear Extension applications are approved more often than the Barking & Dagenham average (71.7%), suggesting the council is relatively receptive to these projects.

How rear extension compares in Barking & Dagenham

Rear Extension (4,724 decided)

75.5%

Barking & Dagenham all applications (9,041 decided)

71.7%

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