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Rear Extension approval rate in Orkney

Orkney approved – of rear extension applications, based on 11 decisions analysed.

Last updated: September 2026

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rear extension approval rate
11
Rear Extension decisions
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Approved
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Refused
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Orkney overall

Rear Extension applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the Orkney average (–).

How rear extension compares in Orkney

Rear Extension (11 decided)
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Orkney all applications (6,972 decided)
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Other project types in Orkney

Garage / Parking (1,048 decided)
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Outbuilding (876 decided)
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Extension (General) (133 decided)
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Flat Conversion (54 decided)
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Annex (42 decided)
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Conservatory (41 decided)
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Dormer (36 decided)
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