Rear Extension approval rate in Bradford

Bradford approved 87.8% of rear extension applications, based on 6,154 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

87.8%

rear extension approval rate

6,154

Rear Extension decisions

5,406

Approved

748

Refused

79.0%

Bradford overall

Rear Extension applications are approved more often than the Bradford average (79.0%), suggesting the council is relatively receptive to these projects.

How rear extension compares in Bradford

Rear Extension (6,154 decided)

87.8%

Bradford all applications (27,622 decided)

79.0%

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