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Side Extension approval rate in Sandwell

Sandwell approved 93.5% of side extension applications, based on 895 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

93.5%
side extension approval rate
895
Side Extension decisions
837
Approved
58
Refused
92.9%
Sandwell overall

Side Extension applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the Sandwell average (92.9%).

How side extension compares in Sandwell

Side Extension (895 decided)
93.5%
Sandwell all applications (6,354 decided)
92.9%

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Other project types in Sandwell

Rear Extension (2,809 decided)
93.0%
Garage / Parking (361 decided)
90.3%
89.1%
Conservatory (308 decided)
95.5%
Extension (General) (249 decided)
91.2%
Front Extension (186 decided)
93.0%
Dormer (153 decided)
82.4%
Wraparound Extension (151 decided)
94.7%
Loft Conversion (112 decided)
90.2%
Outbuilding (77 decided)
89.6%
New Build (52 decided)
88.5%
HMO (19 decided)
100.0%
100.0%
Flat Conversion (11 decided)
100.0%
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