Rear Extension approval rate in East Hertfordshire

East Hertfordshire approved 78.5% of rear extension applications, based on 5,178 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

78.5%

rear extension approval rate

5,178

Rear Extension decisions

4,063

Approved

1,115

Refused

73.2%

East Hertfordshire overall

Rear Extension applications are approved more often than the East Hertfordshire average (73.2%), suggesting the council is relatively receptive to these projects.

How rear extension compares in East Hertfordshire

Rear Extension (5,178 decided)

78.5%

East Hertfordshire all applications (16,563 decided)

73.2%

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