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Extension (General) approval rate in Chelmsford

Chelmsford approved 87.0% of extension (general) applications, based on 23 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

87.0%
extension (general) approval rate
23
Extension (General) decisions
20
Approved
3
Refused
85.7%
Chelmsford overall

Extension (General) applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the Chelmsford average (85.7%).

How extension (general) compares in Chelmsford

Extension (General) (23 decided)
87.0%
Chelmsford all applications (505 decided)
85.7%

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Other project types in Chelmsford

Rear Extension (118 decided)
86.4%
Garage / Parking (96 decided)
85.4%
Side Extension (79 decided)
83.5%
Dormer (37 decided)
89.2%
Outbuilding (37 decided)
89.2%
Front Extension (29 decided)
96.6%
69.2%
Conservatory (25 decided)
96.0%
New Build (20 decided)
90.0%
Loft Conversion (19 decided)
94.7%
Annex (11 decided)
100.0%
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