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Extension (General) approval rate in Blackpool

Blackpool approved 80.8% of extension (general) applications, based on 26 decisions analysed.

Last updated: September 2026

80.8%
extension (general) approval rate
26
Extension (General) decisions
21
Approved
5
Refused
84.3%
Blackpool overall

Extension (General) applications are refused more often than the Blackpool average (84.3%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How extension (general) compares in Blackpool

Extension (General) (26 decided)
80.8%
Blackpool all applications (770 decided)
84.3%

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Other project types in Blackpool

Rear Extension (159 decided)
89.3%
Garage / Parking (105 decided)
77.1%
Side Extension (78 decided)
74.4%
Dormer (42 decided)
64.3%
New Build (36 decided)
75.0%
Outbuilding (24 decided)
91.7%
100.0%
Flat Conversion (16 decided)
87.5%
Conservatory (13 decided)
100.0%
38.5%
Loft Conversion (10 decided)
60.0%
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