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Outbuilding approval rate in Chesterfield

Chesterfield approved 84.0% of outbuilding applications, based on 181 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

84.0%
outbuilding approval rate
181
Outbuilding decisions
152
Approved
29
Refused
90.2%
Chesterfield overall

Outbuilding applications are refused more often than the Chesterfield average (90.2%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How outbuilding compares in Chesterfield

Outbuilding (181 decided)
84.0%
Chesterfield all applications (5,038 decided)
90.2%

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Other project types in Chesterfield

Rear Extension (834 decided)
93.0%
Garage / Parking (826 decided)
88.4%
Side Extension (547 decided)
92.9%
Extension (General) (462 decided)
92.2%
86.2%
New Build (208 decided)
82.2%
Conservatory (188 decided)
96.8%
Front Extension (139 decided)
90.6%
Dormer (138 decided)
91.3%
96.5%
Loft Conversion (80 decided)
91.2%
Annex (42 decided)
90.5%
HMO (29 decided)
93.1%
80.0%
Basement (11 decided)
81.8%
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