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Side Extension approval rate in North Norfolk

North Norfolk approved 96.8% of side extension applications, based on 185 decisions analysed.

Last updated: September 2026

96.8%
side extension approval rate
185
Side Extension decisions
179
Approved
6
Refused
93.8%
North Norfolk overall

Side Extension applications are approved more often than the North Norfolk average (93.8%), suggesting the council is relatively receptive to these projects.

How side extension compares in North Norfolk

Side Extension (185 decided)
96.8%
North Norfolk all applications (1,444 decided)
93.8%

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Other project types in North Norfolk

Garage / Parking (475 decided)
95.8%
Rear Extension (332 decided)
97.6%
Outbuilding (259 decided)
95.4%
Extension (General) (227 decided)
97.4%
New Build (185 decided)
92.4%
87.0%
Annex (89 decided)
94.4%
Dormer (88 decided)
95.5%
Conservatory (66 decided)
95.5%
Front Extension (49 decided)
91.8%
100.0%
Loft Conversion (21 decided)
90.5%
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