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Extension (General) approval rate in Gateshead

Gateshead approved 94.9% of extension (general) applications, based on 712 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

94.9%
extension (general) approval rate
712
Extension (General) decisions
676
Approved
36
Refused
93.6%
Gateshead overall

Extension (General) applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the Gateshead average (93.6%).

How extension (general) compares in Gateshead

Extension (General) (712 decided)
94.9%
Gateshead all applications (7,467 decided)
93.6%

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Other project types in Gateshead

Rear Extension (1,422 decided)
96.8%
Garage / Parking (1,119 decided)
93.3%
Side Extension (988 decided)
95.9%
85.2%
Dormer (339 decided)
89.7%
Front Extension (249 decided)
94.0%
New Build (206 decided)
87.9%
Wraparound Extension (192 decided)
96.9%
Outbuilding (185 decided)
90.8%
Conservatory (158 decided)
96.8%
Loft Conversion (131 decided)
92.4%
Annex (35 decided)
91.4%
Basement (34 decided)
91.2%
HMO (20 decided)
90.0%
Flat Conversion (19 decided)
94.7%
88.2%
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