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Front Extension approval rate in City of Edinburgh

City of Edinburgh approved – of front extension applications, based on 159 decisions analysed.

Last updated: September 2026

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front extension approval rate
159
Front Extension decisions
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Approved
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Refused
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City of Edinburgh overall

Front Extension applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the City of Edinburgh average (–).

How front extension compares in City of Edinburgh

Front Extension (159 decided)
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City of Edinburgh all applications (37,026 decided)
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Other project types in City of Edinburgh

Extension (General) (8,629 decided)
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Garage / Parking (6,214 decided)
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Dormer (3,774 decided)
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Rear Extension (3,006 decided)
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Outbuilding (2,212 decided)
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Conservatory (2,205 decided)
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Basement (1,590 decided)
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Side Extension (1,380 decided)
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New Build (922 decided)
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Loft Conversion (791 decided)
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Wraparound Extension (218 decided)
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HMO (205 decided)
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Annex (177 decided)
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Flat Conversion (109 decided)
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