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Outbuilding approval rate in Chesterfield

Chesterfield approved 83.8% of outbuilding applications, based on 179 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

83.8%
outbuilding approval rate
179
Outbuilding decisions
150
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 (179 decided)
83.8%
Chesterfield all applications (4,972 decided)
90.2%

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Other project types in Chesterfield

Rear Extension (824 decided)
93.0%
Garage / Parking (814 decided)
88.7%
Side Extension (546 decided)
92.9%
Extension (General) (454 decided)
92.3%
86.2%
New Build (206 decided)
82.5%
Conservatory (188 decided)
96.8%
Front Extension (138 decided)
90.6%
Dormer (136 decided)
91.2%
96.5%
Loft Conversion (77 decided)
90.9%
Annex (42 decided)
90.5%
HMO (29 decided)
93.1%
80.0%
Basement (11 decided)
81.8%
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