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

BCP (Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole) approved 85.4% of side extension applications, based on 41 decisions analysed.

Last updated: September 2026

85.4%
side extension approval rate
41
Side Extension decisions
35
Approved
6
Refused
91.5%
BCP (Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole) overall

Side Extension applications are refused more often than the BCP (Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole) average (91.5%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

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

Side Extension (41 decided)
85.4%
BCP (Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole) all applications (739 decided)
91.5%

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

Garage / Parking (107 decided)
86.0%
Rear Extension (83 decided)
86.7%
Outbuilding (39 decided)
87.2%
Conservatory (28 decided)
89.3%
Dormer (27 decided)
85.2%
Extension (General) (26 decided)
76.9%
Loft Conversion (15 decided)
93.3%
84.6%
New Build (10 decided)
80.0%
Front Extension (10 decided)
100.0%
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