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Side Extension approval rate in Renfrewshire

Renfrewshire approved 99.3% of side extension applications, based on 143 decisions analysed.

Last updated: September 2026

99.3%
side extension approval rate
143
Side Extension decisions
142
Approved
1
Refused
95.5%
Renfrewshire overall

Side Extension applications are approved more often than the Renfrewshire average (95.5%), suggesting the council is relatively receptive to these projects.

How side extension compares in Renfrewshire

Side Extension (143 decided)
99.3%
Renfrewshire all applications (2,645 decided)
95.5%

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Other project types in Renfrewshire

Extension (General) (916 decided)
98.8%
Garage / Parking (362 decided)
93.6%
New Build (340 decided)
92.6%
95.8%
Rear Extension (222 decided)
99.1%
Dormer (152 decided)
98.7%
Outbuilding (113 decided)
95.6%
100.0%
Conservatory (30 decided)
100.0%
Front Extension (25 decided)
96.0%
Flat Conversion (13 decided)
100.0%
Annex (11 decided)
90.9%
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