Rear Extension approval rate in Bradford

Bradford approved 87.8% of rear extension applications, based on 5,925 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

87.8%

rear extension approval rate

5,925

Rear Extension decisions

5,202

Approved

723

Refused

78.8%

Bradford overall

Rear Extension applications are approved more often than the Bradford average (78.8%), suggesting the council is relatively receptive to these projects.

How rear extension compares in Bradford

Rear Extension (5,925 decided)

87.8%

Bradford all applications (26,787 decided)

78.8%

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