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Rear Extension approval rate in Blackpool

Blackpool approved 89.5% of rear extension applications, based on 162 decisions analysed.

Last updated: September 2026

89.5%
rear extension approval rate
162
Rear Extension decisions
145
Approved
17
Refused
82.3%
Blackpool overall

Rear Extension applications are approved more often than the Blackpool average (82.3%), suggesting the council is relatively receptive to these projects.

How rear extension compares in Blackpool

Rear Extension (162 decided)
89.5%
Blackpool all applications (519 decided)
82.3%

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Other project types in Blackpool

Garage / Parking (106 decided)
77.4%
Side Extension (79 decided)
74.7%
Dormer (42 decided)
64.3%
New Build (37 decided)
75.7%
Extension (General) (26 decided)
80.8%
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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