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Rear Extension approval rate in BCP (Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole)

BCP (Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole) approved 85.4% of rear extension applications, based on 89 decisions analysed.

Last updated: September 2026

85.4%
rear extension approval rate
89
Rear Extension decisions
76
Approved
13
Refused
88.3%
BCP (Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole) overall

Rear Extension applications are refused more often than the BCP (Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole) average (88.3%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How rear extension compares in BCP (Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole)

Rear Extension (89 decided)
85.4%
BCP (Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole) all applications (290 decided)
88.3%

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Other project types in BCP (Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole)

Garage / Parking (124 decided)
86.3%
Side Extension (47 decided)
87.2%
Outbuilding (40 decided)
87.5%
Dormer (30 decided)
83.3%
Extension (General) (30 decided)
80.0%
Conservatory (29 decided)
89.7%
Loft Conversion (16 decided)
93.8%
85.7%
Front Extension (11 decided)
100.0%
New Build (10 decided)
80.0%
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