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Front Extension approval rate in Cardiff

Cardiff approved 80.0% of front extension applications, based on 10 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

80.0%
front extension approval rate
10
Front Extension decisions
8
Approved
2
Refused
81.9%
Cardiff overall

Front Extension applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the Cardiff average (81.9%).

How front extension compares in Cardiff

Front Extension (10 decided)
80.0%
Cardiff all applications (4,367 decided)
81.9%

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Other project types in Cardiff

Extension (General) (271 decided)
66.8%
Rear Extension (265 decided)
63.0%
Garage / Parking (249 decided)
67.1%
Conservatory (172 decided)
48.8%
Dormer (168 decided)
92.3%
Loft Conversion (164 decided)
70.1%
Side Extension (108 decided)
59.3%
55.1%
Outbuilding (62 decided)
77.4%
91.7%
Annex (23 decided)
78.3%
Flat Conversion (22 decided)
90.9%
HMO (18 decided)
94.4%
New Build (15 decided)
86.7%
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