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Outbuilding approval rate in Chesterfield

Chesterfield approved 84.6% of outbuilding applications, based on 169 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

84.6%
outbuilding approval rate
169
Outbuilding decisions
143
Approved
26
Refused
90.4%
Chesterfield overall

Outbuilding applications are refused more often than the Chesterfield average (90.4%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How outbuilding compares in Chesterfield

Outbuilding (169 decided)
84.6%
Chesterfield all applications (4,800 decided)
90.4%

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Other project types in Chesterfield

Rear Extension (802 decided)
92.9%
Garage / Parking (789 decided)
88.8%
Side Extension (533 decided)
92.9%
Extension (General) (445 decided)
92.8%
86.8%
New Build (201 decided)
82.6%
Conservatory (185 decided)
96.8%
Front Extension (136 decided)
91.2%
Dormer (131 decided)
90.8%
96.5%
Loft Conversion (74 decided)
91.9%
Annex (40 decided)
92.5%
HMO (26 decided)
92.3%
80.0%
Basement (11 decided)
81.8%
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