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Basement approval rate in OPDC

OPDC approved 98.9% of basement applications, based on 87 decisions analysed.

Last updated: October 2026

98.9%
basement approval rate
87
Basement decisions
86
Approved
1
Refused
97.0%
OPDC overall

This rate rests on 87 decisions, a small sample, so treat it with caution.

How basement applications compare in OPDC

Basement (87 decided)
98.9%
OPDC all applications (1,068 decided)
97.0%

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Other project types in OPDC

Garage and parking (476 decided)
98.3%
92.7%
New build (91 decided)
97.8%
Other extension (68 decided)
98.5%
Flat conversion (49 decided)
98.0%
Rear extension (35 decided)
97.1%
Loft conversion (29 decided)
96.6%
Side extension (21 decided)
95.2%
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