Side Extension approval rate in Manchester

Manchester approved 92.1% of side extension applications, based on 1,510 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

92.1%

side extension approval rate

1,510

Side Extension decisions

1,390

Approved

120

Refused

87.9%

Manchester overall

Side Extension applications are approved more often than the Manchester average (87.9%), suggesting the council is relatively receptive to these projects.

How side extension compares in Manchester

Side Extension (1,510 decided)

92.1%

Manchester all applications (13,750 decided)

87.9%

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