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Front Extension approval rate in Lake District NPA

Lake District NPA approved 84.2% of front extension applications, based on 19 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

84.2%
front extension approval rate
19
Front Extension decisions
16
Approved
3
Refused
91.2%
Lake District NPA overall

Front Extension applications are refused more often than the Lake District NPA average (91.2%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How front extension compares in Lake District NPA

Front Extension (19 decided)
84.2%
Lake District NPA all applications (7,872 decided)
91.2%

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Other project types in Lake District NPA

Extension (General) (1,039 decided)
93.8%
Garage / Parking (598 decided)
91.5%
82.9%
Outbuilding (402 decided)
91.0%
Rear Extension (189 decided)
96.8%
New Build (168 decided)
78.0%
Side Extension (149 decided)
94.6%
Conservatory (134 decided)
96.3%
Annex (97 decided)
85.6%
Dormer (97 decided)
94.8%
Loft Conversion (27 decided)
96.3%
Basement (23 decided)
100.0%
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