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Side Extension approval rate in Brentwood

Brentwood approved 82.2% of side extension applications, based on 2,171 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

82.2%
side extension approval rate
2,171
Side Extension decisions
1,785
Approved
386
Refused
83.8%
Brentwood overall

Side Extension applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the Brentwood average (83.8%).

How side extension compares in Brentwood

Side Extension (2,171 decided)
82.2%
Brentwood all applications (11,640 decided)
83.8%

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Other project types in Brentwood

Rear Extension (3,747 decided)
84.1%
Garage / Parking (3,120 decided)
83.3%
Dormer (1,390 decided)
73.8%
Front Extension (944 decided)
83.4%
Conservatory (739 decided)
86.3%
Outbuilding (716 decided)
80.7%
Loft Conversion (534 decided)
71.7%
Extension (General) (422 decided)
83.9%
Wraparound Extension (393 decided)
79.6%
77.2%
New Build (322 decided)
76.4%
78.8%
Annex (188 decided)
81.9%
Basement (161 decided)
81.4%
Flat Conversion (38 decided)
65.8%
HMO (16 decided)
62.5%
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