Front Extension approval rate in Leeds

Leeds approved 78.3% of front extension applications, based on 1,412 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

78.3%

front extension approval rate

1,412

Front Extension decisions

1,106

Approved

306

Refused

86.6%

Leeds overall

Front Extension applications are refused more often than the Leeds average (86.6%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How front extension compares in Leeds

Front Extension (1,412 decided)

78.3%

Leeds all applications (45,050 decided)

86.6%

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Other project types in Leeds

Rear Extension (10,161 decided)

89.0%

Side Extension (6,979 decided)

86.2%

Garage / Parking (6,064 decided)

84.6%

Dormer (4,427 decided)

80.7%

Extension (General) (3,255 decided)

85.3%

Change of Use (Residential) (2,273 decided)

77.1%

Wraparound Extension (2,024 decided)

87.2%

Outbuilding (1,842 decided)

82.7%

Conservatory (1,054 decided)

87.1%

HMO (1,000 decided)

79.3%

New Build (738 decided)

72.0%

Loft Conversion (717 decided)

82.6%

Basement (665 decided)

76.7%

Hip-to-Gable Conversion (447 decided)

81.7%

Flat Conversion (232 decided)

75.0%

Annex (222 decided)

79.7%

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