Side Extension approval rate in Cheshire West & Chester

Cheshire West & Chester approved 94.8% of side extension applications, based on 2,268 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

94.8%

side extension approval rate

2,268

Side Extension decisions

2,150

Approved

118

Refused

91.9%

Cheshire West & Chester overall

Side Extension applications are approved more often than the Cheshire West & Chester average (91.9%), suggesting the council is relatively receptive to these projects.

How side extension compares in Cheshire West & Chester

Side Extension (2,268 decided)

94.8%

Cheshire West & Chester all applications (16,054 decided)

91.9%

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