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Side Extension approval rate in Cheltenham

Cheltenham approved 96.9% of side extension applications, based on 1,309 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

96.9%
side extension approval rate
1,309
Side Extension decisions
1,268
Approved
41
Refused
95.9%
Cheltenham overall

Side Extension applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the Cheltenham average (95.9%).

How side extension compares in Cheltenham

Side Extension (1,309 decided)
96.9%
Cheltenham all applications (13,600 decided)
95.9%

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Other project types in Cheltenham

Rear Extension (2,399 decided)
98.0%
Garage / Parking (1,811 decided)
95.7%
Extension (General) (1,224 decided)
96.2%
Dormer (568 decided)
96.1%
Outbuilding (550 decided)
96.0%
94.6%
Conservatory (473 decided)
99.2%
Loft Conversion (404 decided)
92.6%
New Build (363 decided)
87.1%
Basement (333 decided)
96.7%
Wraparound Extension (274 decided)
97.8%
Front Extension (223 decided)
96.4%
Annex (130 decided)
91.5%
95.9%
Flat Conversion (28 decided)
89.3%
HMO (24 decided)
87.5%
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