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Rear Extension approval rate in Lichfield

Lichfield approved 90.2% of rear extension applications, based on 641 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

90.2%
rear extension approval rate
641
Rear Extension decisions
578
Approved
63
Refused
84.6%
Lichfield overall

Rear Extension applications are approved more often than the Lichfield average (84.6%), suggesting the council is relatively receptive to these projects.

How rear extension compares in Lichfield

Rear Extension (641 decided)
90.2%
Lichfield all applications (2,866 decided)
84.6%

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Other project types in Lichfield

Garage / Parking (574 decided)
83.3%
Side Extension (437 decided)
86.5%
New Build (269 decided)
75.5%
Extension (General) (211 decided)
86.7%
77.0%
Outbuilding (155 decided)
77.4%
Front Extension (123 decided)
87.8%
Dormer (115 decided)
84.3%
Conservatory (89 decided)
93.3%
Loft Conversion (74 decided)
82.4%
91.3%
Annex (50 decided)
82.0%
Basement (14 decided)
71.4%
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