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Side Extension approval rate in Peterborough

Peterborough approved 89.6% of side extension applications, based on 3,431 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

89.6%
side extension approval rate
3,431
Side Extension decisions
3,075
Approved
356
Refused
87.6%
Peterborough overall

Side Extension applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the Peterborough average (87.6%).

How side extension compares in Peterborough

Side Extension (3,431 decided)
89.6%
Peterborough all applications (33,444 decided)
87.6%

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Other project types in Peterborough

Rear Extension (5,830 decided)
89.1%
Garage / Parking (3,205 decided)
83.4%
Extension (General) (2,723 decided)
89.2%
76.5%
Conservatory (1,460 decided)
95.3%
New Build (1,397 decided)
73.1%
Front Extension (989 decided)
89.6%
Outbuilding (679 decided)
86.3%
Wraparound Extension (589 decided)
88.1%
Dormer (450 decided)
86.2%
Annex (322 decided)
69.6%
Loft Conversion (258 decided)
89.1%
HMO (85 decided)
60.0%
Flat Conversion (64 decided)
82.8%
Basement (21 decided)
100.0%
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