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Side Extension approval rate in Burnley

Burnley approved 76.9% of side extension applications, based on 13 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

76.9%
side extension approval rate
13
Side Extension decisions
10
Approved
3
Refused
89.1%
Burnley overall

Side Extension applications are refused more often than the Burnley average (89.1%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How side extension compares in Burnley

Side Extension (13 decided)
76.9%
Burnley all applications (294 decided)
89.1%

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Other project types in Burnley

Extension (General) (43 decided)
88.4%
Rear Extension (43 decided)
88.4%
Garage / Parking (39 decided)
100.0%
78.4%
New Build (12 decided)
91.7%
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