Side extension approval rate in Bristol
Bristol approved 87.9% of side extension applications, based on 2,336 decisions analysed.
Last updated: October 2026
87.9%
side extension approval rate
2,336
Side extension decisions
2,053
Approved
283
Refused
85.4%
Bristol overall
Side extension applications are approved more often than the Bristol average (85.4%).
How side extension applications compare in Bristol
Side extension
87.9%
Bristol all applications
85.4%
Before you apply in Bristol
This page shows the council-wide rate. The free check shows decisions near your property.
✓ Your ward's side extension approval rate
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✓ PDF report for your architect
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Other project types in Bristol
90.7%
84.7%
88.3%
90.5%
88.2%
75.4%
88.7%
72.2%
91.2%
90.3%
92.0%
93.9%
76.6%
74.2%
81.4%