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Rear Extension approval rate in Leicester

Leicester approved 86.4% of rear extension applications, based on 22 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

86.4%
rear extension approval rate
22
Rear Extension decisions
19
Approved
3
Refused
83.3%
Leicester overall

Rear Extension applications are approved more often than the Leicester average (83.3%), suggesting the council is relatively receptive to these projects.

How rear extension compares in Leicester

Rear Extension (22 decided)
86.4%
Leicester all applications (538 decided)
83.3%

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Other project types in Leicester

Extension (General) (184 decided)
84.2%
69.6%
Garage / Parking (58 decided)
74.1%
Dormer (40 decided)
82.5%
Side Extension (17 decided)
88.2%
HMO (13 decided)
53.8%
Outbuilding (12 decided)
83.3%
80.0%
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