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Side Extension approval rate in Hackney

Hackney approved 85.1% of side extension applications, based on 855 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

85.1%
side extension approval rate
855
Side Extension decisions
728
Approved
127
Refused
86.6%
Hackney overall

Side Extension applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the Hackney average (86.6%).

How side extension compares in Hackney

Side Extension (855 decided)
85.1%
Hackney all applications (18,634 decided)
86.6%

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Other project types in Hackney

Rear Extension (3,697 decided)
85.0%
Basement (2,737 decided)
88.5%
Loft Conversion (2,342 decided)
81.3%
87.7%
Dormer (1,437 decided)
82.3%
Extension (General) (1,281 decided)
84.8%
Garage / Parking (989 decided)
93.3%
Flat Conversion (959 decided)
92.2%
New Build (909 decided)
88.2%
Outbuilding (512 decided)
85.5%
Wraparound Extension (205 decided)
87.3%
HMO (136 decided)
73.5%
Conservatory (112 decided)
90.2%
Front Extension (70 decided)
85.7%
62.1%
Annex (13 decided)
84.6%
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