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Side Extension approval rate in Havering

Havering approved 76.3% of side extension applications, based on 3,139 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

76.3%
side extension approval rate
3,139
Side Extension decisions
2,396
Approved
743
Refused
79.3%
Havering overall

Side Extension applications are refused more often than the Havering average (79.3%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How side extension compares in Havering

Side Extension (3,139 decided)
76.3%
Havering all applications (23,213 decided)
79.3%

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Other project types in Havering

Rear Extension (8,298 decided)
81.6%
Garage / Parking (4,193 decided)
76.2%
Dormer (3,981 decided)
77.7%
Loft Conversion (2,355 decided)
77.3%
Hip-to-Gable Conversion (1,700 decided)
81.5%
Outbuilding (1,533 decided)
76.6%
60.0%
Front Extension (1,059 decided)
75.3%
New Build (950 decided)
76.2%
Extension (General) (676 decided)
74.7%
Conservatory (598 decided)
83.4%
Wraparound Extension (484 decided)
77.7%
Flat Conversion (313 decided)
59.1%
Annex (294 decided)
68.0%
HMO (179 decided)
24.6%
Basement (86 decided)
64.0%
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