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Rear Extension approval rate in Blackpool

Blackpool approved 89.7% of rear extension applications, based on 156 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

89.7%
rear extension approval rate
156
Rear Extension decisions
140
Approved
16
Refused
84.5%
Blackpool overall

Rear Extension applications are approved more often than the Blackpool average (84.5%), suggesting the council is relatively receptive to these projects.

How rear extension compares in Blackpool

Rear Extension (156 decided)
89.7%
Blackpool all applications (748 decided)
84.5%

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Other project types in Blackpool

Garage / Parking (102 decided)
78.4%
Side Extension (74 decided)
77.0%
Dormer (42 decided)
64.3%
New Build (34 decided)
73.5%
Extension (General) (25 decided)
84.0%
Outbuilding (23 decided)
91.3%
100.0%
Flat Conversion (15 decided)
86.7%
Conservatory (13 decided)
100.0%
38.5%
Loft Conversion (10 decided)
60.0%
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