Rear Extension approval rate in City of Edinburgh
City of Edinburgh approved – of rear extension applications, based on 3,006 decisions analysed.
Last updated: September 2026
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rear extension approval rate
3,006
Rear Extension decisions
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Approved
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Refused
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City of Edinburgh overall
Rear Extension applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the City of Edinburgh average (–).
How rear extension compares in City of Edinburgh
Rear Extension
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City of Edinburgh all applications
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