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Side Extension approval rate in Neath Port Talbot

Neath Port Talbot approved 97.3% of side extension applications, based on 2,291 decisions analysed.

Last updated: September 2026

97.3%
side extension approval rate
2,291
Side Extension decisions
2,230
Approved
61
Refused
94.1%
Neath Port Talbot overall

Side Extension applications are approved more often than the Neath Port Talbot average (94.1%), suggesting the council is relatively receptive to these projects.

How side extension compares in Neath Port Talbot

Side Extension (2,291 decided)
97.3%
Neath Port Talbot all applications (18,309 decided)
94.1%

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Other project types in Neath Port Talbot

Rear Extension (4,366 decided)
98.2%
Garage / Parking (4,056 decided)
95.6%
Extension (General) (2,485 decided)
96.0%
91.2%
Conservatory (922 decided)
98.0%
Outbuilding (740 decided)
94.7%
Dormer (711 decided)
94.2%
New Build (428 decided)
87.1%
Front Extension (351 decided)
93.4%
Wraparound Extension (293 decided)
98.6%
Annex (155 decided)
98.1%
Flat Conversion (140 decided)
92.1%
Loft Conversion (135 decided)
94.8%
Basement (79 decided)
92.4%
HMO (60 decided)
83.3%
94.1%
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