Side extension approval rate in Canterbury

Name: Side extension planning approval rate in Canterbury
Creator: PlanningLens
Published: 2026-10-20T20:24:31+00:00
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Canterbury approved 97.3% of side extension applications, based on 1,243 decisions analysed.

Last updated: October 2026

97.3%

side extension approval rate

1,243

Side extension decisions

1,210

Approved

Refused

93.6%

Canterbury overall

Side extension applications are approved more often than the Canterbury average (93.6%).

How side extension applications compare in Canterbury

Side extension (1,243 decided)

97.3%

Canterbury all applications (7,233 decided)

93.6%

Before you apply in Canterbury

This page shows the council-wide rate. The free check shows decisions near your property.

✓ Your ward's side extension approval rate
✓ Nearest comparable side extension decisions
✓ Refusal triggers specific to your area
✓ PDF report for your architect

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