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Side Extension approval rate in Rotherham

Rotherham approved 94.4% of side extension applications, based on 498 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

94.4%
side extension approval rate
498
Side Extension decisions
470
Approved
28
Refused
92.7%
Rotherham overall

Side Extension applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the Rotherham average (92.7%).

How side extension compares in Rotherham

Side Extension (498 decided)
94.4%
Rotherham all applications (2,503 decided)
92.7%

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Other project types in Rotherham

Rear Extension (778 decided)
92.7%
Garage / Parking (275 decided)
90.5%
Front Extension (182 decided)
90.1%
New Build (148 decided)
86.5%
Conservatory (116 decided)
97.4%
90.5%
Dormer (91 decided)
89.0%
98.8%
Outbuilding (79 decided)
89.9%
Extension (General) (65 decided)
92.3%
Annex (11 decided)
90.9%
Loft Conversion (10 decided)
80.0%
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