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Outbuilding approval rate in City of London

City of London approved 97.0% of outbuilding applications, based on 67 decisions analysed.

Last updated: October 2026

97.0%
outbuilding approval rate
67
Outbuilding decisions
65
Approved
2
Refused
98.7%
City of London overall

This rate rests on 67 decisions, a small sample, so treat it with caution.

How outbuilding applications compare in City of London

Outbuilding (67 decided)
97.0%
City of London all applications (7,538 decided)
98.7%

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Other project types in City of London

Basement (967 decided)
99.0%
98.4%
Other extension (423 decided)
99.1%
Garage and parking (353 decided)
98.3%
New build (194 decided)
97.9%
Loft conversion (170 decided)
99.4%
Dormer (52 decided)
100.0%
Rear extension (46 decided)
100.0%
Flat conversion (20 decided)
100.0%
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