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Front Extension approval rate in Oldham

Oldham approved 86.7% of front extension applications, based on 278 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

86.7%
front extension approval rate
278
Front Extension decisions
241
Approved
37
Refused
89.5%
Oldham overall

Front Extension applications are refused more often than the Oldham average (89.5%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How front extension compares in Oldham

Front Extension (278 decided)
86.7%
Oldham all applications (7,388 decided)
89.5%

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Other project types in Oldham

Rear Extension (2,541 decided)
91.4%
Side Extension (1,380 decided)
91.0%
Garage / Parking (861 decided)
90.5%
Dormer (813 decided)
90.0%
88.9%
Extension (General) (449 decided)
89.8%
New Build (328 decided)
82.0%
Wraparound Extension (259 decided)
93.4%
Conservatory (170 decided)
95.3%
Outbuilding (161 decided)
85.7%
Loft Conversion (148 decided)
93.2%
HMO (97 decided)
90.7%
90.0%
Basement (52 decided)
92.3%
Flat Conversion (46 decided)
91.3%
Annex (32 decided)
90.6%
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