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Rear Extension approval rate in King's Lynn & West Norfolk

King's Lynn & West Norfolk approved 96.3% of rear extension applications, based on 216 decisions analysed.

Last updated: September 2026

96.3%
rear extension approval rate
216
Rear Extension decisions
208
Approved
8
Refused
90.6%
King's Lynn & West Norfolk overall

Rear Extension applications are approved more often than the King's Lynn & West Norfolk average (90.6%), suggesting the council is relatively receptive to these projects.

How rear extension compares in King's Lynn & West Norfolk

Rear Extension (216 decided)
96.3%
King's Lynn & West Norfolk all applications (1,980 decided)
90.6%

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Other project types in King's Lynn & West Norfolk

Extension (General) (473 decided)
94.7%
Garage / Parking (411 decided)
91.2%
80.6%
Outbuilding (195 decided)
96.9%
Side Extension (125 decided)
98.4%
New Build (105 decided)
88.6%
Annex (73 decided)
83.6%
Conservatory (65 decided)
100.0%
Front Extension (36 decided)
97.2%
Dormer (32 decided)
100.0%
100.0%
Loft Conversion (21 decided)
95.2%
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