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Side Extension approval rate in Hertsmere

Hertsmere approved 87.9% of side extension applications, based on 380 decisions analysed.

Last updated: September 2026

87.9%
side extension approval rate
380
Side Extension decisions
334
Approved
46
Refused
87.5%
Hertsmere overall

Side Extension applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the Hertsmere average (87.5%).

How side extension compares in Hertsmere

Side Extension (380 decided)
87.9%
Hertsmere all applications (1,943 decided)
87.5%

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Other project types in Hertsmere

Rear Extension (1,324 decided)
86.6%
Garage / Parking (564 decided)
91.8%
Dormer (524 decided)
91.6%
Outbuilding (174 decided)
89.7%
Conservatory (171 decided)
88.3%
Front Extension (166 decided)
95.2%
93.2%
Wraparound Extension (127 decided)
95.3%
New Build (99 decided)
82.8%
Loft Conversion (96 decided)
83.3%
91.2%
Extension (General) (78 decided)
89.7%
HMO (41 decided)
100.0%
Basement (32 decided)
93.8%
Flat Conversion (28 decided)
100.0%
Annex (11 decided)
100.0%
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