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Side Extension approval rate in Newark & Sherwood

Newark & Sherwood approved 85.8% of side extension applications, based on 627 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

85.8%
side extension approval rate
627
Side Extension decisions
538
Approved
89
Refused
88.0%
Newark & Sherwood overall

Side Extension applications are refused more often than the Newark & Sherwood average (88.0%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How side extension compares in Newark & Sherwood

Side Extension (627 decided)
85.8%
Newark & Sherwood all applications (10,831 decided)
88.0%

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Other project types in Newark & Sherwood

Garage / Parking (1,538 decided)
81.5%
Rear Extension (1,102 decided)
86.8%
Extension (General) (811 decided)
85.9%
Outbuilding (639 decided)
85.6%
76.2%
New Build (480 decided)
74.0%
Conservatory (304 decided)
90.8%
Front Extension (218 decided)
83.9%
Dormer (177 decided)
75.1%
Annex (150 decided)
80.0%
81.7%
Loft Conversion (70 decided)
77.1%
HMO (20 decided)
80.0%
Flat Conversion (12 decided)
83.3%
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