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Rear Extension approval rate in Burnley

Burnley approved 91.2% of rear extension applications, based on 34 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

91.2%
rear extension approval rate
34
Rear Extension decisions
31
Approved
3
Refused
89.6%
Burnley overall

Rear Extension applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the Burnley average (89.6%).

How rear extension compares in Burnley

Rear Extension (34 decided)
91.2%
Burnley all applications (259 decided)
89.6%

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Other project types in Burnley

Extension (General) (39 decided)
87.2%
Garage / Parking (36 decided)
100.0%
77.4%
New Build (11 decided)
90.9%
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