Side Extension approval rate in Luton

Luton approved 79.2% of side extension applications, based on 499 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

79.2%

side extension approval rate

499

Side Extension decisions

395

Approved

104

Refused

87.3%

Luton overall

Side Extension applications are refused more often than the Luton average (87.3%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How side extension compares in Luton

Side Extension (499 decided)

79.2%

Luton all applications (4,506 decided)

87.3%

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Other project types in Luton

Rear Extension (2,306 decided)

90.0%

Garage / Parking (713 decided)

90.0%

New Build (410 decided)

81.0%

Change of Use (Residential) (359 decided)

69.4%

Dormer (271 decided)

79.3%

Front Extension (200 decided)

84.5%

Loft Conversion (185 decided)

80.0%

Outbuilding (145 decided)

80.0%

Wraparound Extension (140 decided)

81.4%

Extension (General) (99 decided)

87.9%

HMO (72 decided)

63.9%

Hip-to-Gable Conversion (56 decided)

82.1%

Conservatory (52 decided)

92.3%

Annex (37 decided)

73.0%

Flat Conversion (18 decided)

27.8%

Basement (16 decided)

81.2%

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