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Side Extension approval rate in Caerphilly

Caerphilly approved 77.8% of side extension applications, based on 257 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

77.8%
side extension approval rate
257
Side Extension decisions
200
Approved
57
Refused
83.2%
Caerphilly overall

Side Extension applications are refused more often than the Caerphilly average (83.2%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How side extension compares in Caerphilly

Side Extension (257 decided)
77.8%
Caerphilly all applications (1,944 decided)
83.2%

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Other project types in Caerphilly

Rear Extension (439 decided)
85.6%
Garage / Parking (403 decided)
82.9%
Extension (General) (225 decided)
80.9%
81.1%
Dormer (103 decided)
78.6%
Outbuilding (67 decided)
85.1%
Conservatory (62 decided)
90.3%
Loft Conversion (49 decided)
83.7%
73.7%
Front Extension (33 decided)
57.6%
Annex (26 decided)
76.9%
New Build (23 decided)
87.0%
Basement (12 decided)
83.3%
Flat Conversion (12 decided)
83.3%
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