Data-backed planning intelligence · 3,700,000+ decisions analysed across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

Rear Extension approval rate in Exeter

Exeter approved 91.5% of rear extension applications, based on 1,079 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

91.5%
rear extension approval rate
1,079
Rear Extension decisions
987
Approved
92
Refused
90.9%
Exeter overall

Rear Extension applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the Exeter average (90.9%).

How rear extension compares in Exeter

Rear Extension (1,079 decided)
91.5%
Exeter all applications (7,254 decided)
90.9%

Planning a rear extension in Exeter?

91.5% get approved, but the odds vary by street. Your Full Planning Analysis shows exactly what gets approved and refused near your property.

✓ Your ward's rear extension approval rate
✓ Nearest comparable rear extension decisions
✓ Refusal triggers specific to your area
✓ PDF report for your architect
Free planning check for Exeter →

Other project types in Exeter

Garage / Parking (818 decided)
87.0%
Extension (General) (502 decided)
91.4%
Dormer (437 decided)
89.7%
Side Extension (425 decided)
83.5%
86.0%
Outbuilding (305 decided)
91.5%
Loft Conversion (269 decided)
86.2%
HMO (253 decided)
84.2%
Conservatory (182 decided)
92.9%
Basement (81 decided)
81.5%
86.1%
New Build (69 decided)
71.0%
Front Extension (61 decided)
85.2%
87.7%
Annex (55 decided)
74.5%
Flat Conversion (45 decided)
75.6%
Check planning approval patterns, Free