Front Extension approval rate in Chelmsford

Chelmsford approved 96.6% of front extension applications, based on 29 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

96.6%

front extension approval rate

Front Extension decisions

Approved

Refused

85.7%

Chelmsford overall

Front Extension applications are approved more often than the Chelmsford average (85.7%), suggesting the council is relatively receptive to these projects.

How front extension compares in Chelmsford

Front Extension (29 decided)

96.6%

Chelmsford all applications (505 decided)

85.7%

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