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Rear Extension approval rate in Barnet

Barnet approved 75.9% of rear extension applications, based on 17,196 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

75.9%
rear extension approval rate
17,196
Rear Extension decisions
13,051
Approved
4,145
Refused
81.8%
Barnet overall

Rear Extension applications are refused more often than the Barnet average (81.8%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How rear extension compares in Barnet

Rear Extension (17,196 decided)
75.9%
Barnet all applications (53,415 decided)
81.8%

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Other project types in Barnet

Garage / Parking (10,560 decided)
82.6%
Dormer (9,213 decided)
81.2%
Loft Conversion (8,125 decided)
80.9%
Side Extension (6,503 decided)
81.8%
Flat Conversion (4,171 decided)
76.4%
Hip-to-Gable Conversion (3,471 decided)
82.3%
Outbuilding (3,104 decided)
78.6%
Wraparound Extension (2,881 decided)
80.4%
Basement (2,575 decided)
83.5%
69.6%
New Build (1,933 decided)
81.8%
Front Extension (1,766 decided)
78.9%
Conservatory (1,489 decided)
81.8%
Extension (General) (1,244 decided)
82.7%
HMO (581 decided)
44.4%
Annex (205 decided)
72.2%
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