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Side Extension approval rate in Newcastle-under-Lyme

Newcastle-under-Lyme approved 96.2% of side extension applications, based on 79 decisions analysed.

Last updated: September 2026

96.2%
side extension approval rate
79
Side Extension decisions
76
Approved
3
Refused
93.1%
Newcastle-under-Lyme overall

Side Extension applications are approved more often than the Newcastle-under-Lyme average (93.1%), suggesting the council is relatively receptive to these projects.

How side extension compares in Newcastle-under-Lyme

Side Extension (79 decided)
96.2%
Newcastle-under-Lyme all applications (895 decided)
93.1%

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Other project types in Newcastle-under-Lyme

Garage / Parking (201 decided)
97.5%
Rear Extension (108 decided)
96.3%
91.9%
Extension (General) (73 decided)
97.3%
New Build (58 decided)
84.5%
Outbuilding (41 decided)
92.7%
Conservatory (22 decided)
100.0%
HMO (18 decided)
100.0%
Loft Conversion (14 decided)
100.0%
Dormer (13 decided)
100.0%
Front Extension (10 decided)
100.0%
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