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Side Extension approval rate in North Somerset

North Somerset approved 93.4% of side extension applications, based on 2,080 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

93.4%
side extension approval rate
2,080
Side Extension decisions
1,942
Approved
138
Refused
90.2%
North Somerset overall

Side Extension applications are approved more often than the North Somerset average (90.2%), suggesting the council is relatively receptive to these projects.

How side extension compares in North Somerset

Side Extension (2,080 decided)
93.4%
North Somerset all applications (19,440 decided)
90.2%

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Other project types in North Somerset

Garage / Parking (3,443 decided)
88.8%
Rear Extension (3,158 decided)
94.7%
New Build (1,421 decided)
80.9%
Extension (General) (1,392 decided)
91.4%
79.8%
Dormer (1,071 decided)
90.5%
Conservatory (922 decided)
94.5%
Outbuilding (918 decided)
89.1%
Loft Conversion (606 decided)
90.4%
Front Extension (563 decided)
91.7%
Annex (352 decided)
86.1%
Wraparound Extension (228 decided)
96.1%
Basement (144 decided)
88.9%
Flat Conversion (82 decided)
85.4%
HMO (66 decided)
71.2%
89.3%
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