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Rear Extension approval rate in Derby

Derby approved 95.9% of rear extension applications, based on 1,714 decisions analysed.

Last updated: September 2026

95.9%
rear extension approval rate
1,714
Rear Extension decisions
1,644
Approved
70
Refused
92.8%
Derby overall

Rear Extension applications are approved more often than the Derby average (92.8%), suggesting the council is relatively receptive to these projects.

How rear extension compares in Derby

Rear Extension (1,714 decided)
95.9%
Derby all applications (3,521 decided)
92.8%

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Other project types in Derby

Side Extension (987 decided)
94.4%
Garage / Parking (590 decided)
93.6%
88.3%
Front Extension (345 decided)
91.9%
Wraparound Extension (274 decided)
94.2%
Dormer (242 decided)
82.6%
Outbuilding (225 decided)
89.3%
New Build (213 decided)
86.9%
Extension (General) (197 decided)
90.9%
HMO (189 decided)
86.2%
Conservatory (56 decided)
89.3%
Annex (34 decided)
73.5%
70.0%
Basement (18 decided)
94.4%
Loft Conversion (17 decided)
88.2%
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