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Side Extension approval rate in Blackpool

Blackpool approved 77.0% of side extension applications, based on 74 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

77.0%
side extension approval rate
74
Side Extension decisions
57
Approved
17
Refused
84.5%
Blackpool overall

Side Extension applications are refused more often than the Blackpool average (84.5%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How side extension compares in Blackpool

Side Extension (74 decided)
77.0%
Blackpool all applications (748 decided)
84.5%

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Other project types in Blackpool

Rear Extension (156 decided)
89.7%
Garage / Parking (102 decided)
78.4%
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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