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Side Extension approval rate in Canterbury

Canterbury approved 96.5% of side extension applications, based on 511 decisions analysed.

Last updated: April 2026

96.5%
side extension approval rate
511
Side Extension decisions
493
Approved
18
Refused
94.6%
Canterbury overall

Side Extension applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the Canterbury average (94.6%).

How side extension compares in Canterbury

Side Extension (511 decided)
96.5%
Canterbury all applications (4,270 decided)
94.6%

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Other project types in Canterbury

Rear Extension (893 decided)
95.3%
Garage / Parking (654 decided)
92.5%
Dormer (297 decided)
91.6%
Outbuilding (222 decided)
94.1%
Conservatory (189 decided)
97.9%
Extension (General) (144 decided)
93.1%
78.7%
Wraparound Extension (110 decided)
96.4%
Loft Conversion (94 decided)
86.2%
Front Extension (74 decided)
93.2%
New Build (60 decided)
78.3%
Annex (34 decided)
94.1%
Flat Conversion (17 decided)
88.2%
100.0%
Basement (16 decided)
81.2%
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