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Outbuilding approval rate in City of London

City of London approved 96.7% of outbuilding applications, based on 61 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

96.7%
outbuilding approval rate
61
Outbuilding decisions
59
Approved
2
Refused
98.7%
City of London overall

Outbuilding applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the City of London average (98.7%).

How outbuilding compares in City of London

Outbuilding (61 decided)
96.7%
City of London all applications (9,789 decided)
98.7%

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Other project types in City of London

Basement (958 decided)
99.0%
98.4%
Extension (General) (420 decided)
99.0%
Garage / Parking (370 decided)
98.4%
New Build (201 decided)
98.0%
Loft Conversion (174 decided)
99.4%
Dormer (51 decided)
100.0%
Rear Extension (46 decided)
100.0%
Flat Conversion (20 decided)
100.0%
Annex (10 decided)
100.0%
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