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Side Extension approval rate in City of Edinburgh

City of Edinburgh approved – of side extension applications, based on 1,380 decisions analysed.

Last updated: September 2026

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side extension approval rate
1,380
Side Extension decisions
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Approved
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Refused
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City of Edinburgh overall

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

How side extension compares in City of Edinburgh

Side Extension (1,380 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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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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Front Extension (159 decided)
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Flat Conversion (109 decided)
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