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Side Extension approval rate in North Somerset

North Somerset approved 93.4% of side extension applications, based on 2,154 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

93.4%
side extension approval rate
2,154
Side Extension decisions
2,012
Approved
142
Refused
90.3%
North Somerset overall

Side Extension applications are approved more often than the North Somerset average (90.3%), suggesting the council is relatively receptive to these projects.

How side extension compares in North Somerset

Side Extension (2,154 decided)
93.4%
North Somerset all applications (20,205 decided)
90.3%

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Other project types in North Somerset

Garage / Parking (3,586 decided)
88.9%
Rear Extension (3,268 decided)
94.6%
New Build (1,479 decided)
81.0%
Extension (General) (1,446 decided)
91.6%
80.0%
Dormer (1,099 decided)
90.6%
Conservatory (964 decided)
94.6%
Outbuilding (957 decided)
89.4%
Loft Conversion (624 decided)
90.5%
Front Extension (592 decided)
91.9%
Annex (366 decided)
86.6%
Wraparound Extension (242 decided)
96.3%
Basement (149 decided)
89.3%
Flat Conversion (85 decided)
85.9%
HMO (70 decided)
71.4%
89.8%
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