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Rear Extension approval rate in Northumberland

Northumberland approved 87.5% of rear extension applications, based on 40 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

87.5%
rear extension approval rate
40
Rear Extension decisions
35
Approved
5
Refused
91.2%
Northumberland overall

Rear Extension applications are refused more often than the Northumberland average (91.2%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How rear extension compares in Northumberland

Rear Extension (40 decided)
87.5%
Northumberland all applications (627 decided)
91.2%

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Other project types in Northumberland

Garage / Parking (59 decided)
84.7%
Extension (General) (38 decided)
92.1%
79.2%
Outbuilding (18 decided)
94.4%
Side Extension (18 decided)
94.4%
Dormer (13 decided)
92.3%
Conservatory (10 decided)
100.0%
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