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Rear Extension approval rate in Lambeth

Lambeth approved 82.3% of rear extension applications, based on 6,119 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

82.3%
rear extension approval rate
6,119
Rear Extension decisions
5,034
Approved
1,085
Refused
84.5%
Lambeth overall

Rear Extension applications are refused more often than the Lambeth average (84.5%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How rear extension compares in Lambeth

Rear Extension (6,119 decided)
82.3%
Lambeth all applications (31,464 decided)
84.5%

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Other project types in Lambeth

Garage / Parking (4,550 decided)
87.3%
Loft Conversion (3,562 decided)
78.0%
Basement (3,493 decided)
84.9%
Dormer (3,173 decided)
81.2%
Flat Conversion (2,900 decided)
89.3%
79.3%
Side Extension (2,218 decided)
85.0%
New Build (2,122 decided)
85.2%
Extension (General) (1,525 decided)
85.2%
Outbuilding (973 decided)
83.7%
76.7%
Wraparound Extension (387 decided)
83.2%
Conservatory (349 decided)
87.7%
HMO (264 decided)
65.5%
Front Extension (71 decided)
77.5%
Annex (63 decided)
76.2%
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