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Side Extension approval rate in Nottingham

Nottingham approved 96.2% of side extension applications, based on 573 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

96.2%
side extension approval rate
573
Side Extension decisions
551
Approved
22
Refused
93.6%
Nottingham overall

Side Extension applications are approved more often than the Nottingham average (93.6%), suggesting the council is relatively receptive to these projects.

How side extension compares in Nottingham

Side Extension (573 decided)
96.2%
Nottingham all applications (6,278 decided)
93.6%

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Other project types in Nottingham

Rear Extension (977 decided)
94.2%
Garage / Parking (469 decided)
92.8%
HMO (439 decided)
80.9%
81.9%
Dormer (361 decided)
92.2%
Extension (General) (320 decided)
94.7%
Loft Conversion (161 decided)
92.5%
Outbuilding (149 decided)
93.3%
Front Extension (131 decided)
96.2%
Wraparound Extension (124 decided)
96.0%
New Build (111 decided)
91.0%
Conservatory (79 decided)
97.5%
Annex (70 decided)
91.4%
Basement (64 decided)
98.4%
96.7%
Flat Conversion (37 decided)
89.2%
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