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Side Extension approval rate in Lincoln

Lincoln approved 98.8% of side extension applications, based on 608 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

98.8%
side extension approval rate
608
Side Extension decisions
601
Approved
7
Refused
95.2%
Lincoln overall

Side Extension applications are approved more often than the Lincoln average (95.2%), suggesting the council is relatively receptive to these projects.

How side extension compares in Lincoln

Side Extension (608 decided)
98.8%
Lincoln all applications (7,076 decided)
95.2%

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Other project types in Lincoln

Rear Extension (974 decided)
98.3%
HMO (863 decided)
94.4%
92.6%
Garage / Parking (471 decided)
93.8%
Wraparound Extension (265 decided)
98.5%
New Build (256 decided)
89.1%
Extension (General) (207 decided)
95.2%
Outbuilding (163 decided)
93.9%
Front Extension (119 decided)
99.2%
Dormer (96 decided)
91.7%
Conservatory (90 decided)
98.9%
Flat Conversion (46 decided)
82.6%
Annex (42 decided)
95.2%
Basement (32 decided)
96.9%
Loft Conversion (31 decided)
93.5%
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