Side Extension approval rate in Bradford

Bradford approved 84.9% of side extension applications, based on 3,272 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

84.9%

side extension approval rate

3,272

Side Extension decisions

2,777

Approved

495

Refused

79.0%

Bradford overall

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

How side extension compares in Bradford

Side Extension (3,272 decided)

84.9%

Bradford all applications (27,622 decided)

79.0%

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