Side Extension approval rate in Plymouth

Plymouth approved 96.5% of side extension applications, based on 636 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

96.5%

side extension approval rate

636

Side Extension decisions

614

Approved

Refused

93.1%

Plymouth overall

Side Extension applications are approved more often than the Plymouth average (93.1%), suggesting the council is relatively receptive to these projects.

How side extension compares in Plymouth

Side Extension (636 decided)

96.5%

Plymouth all applications (7,239 decided)

93.1%

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