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Side Extension approval rate in Sandwell

Sandwell approved 94.5% of side extension applications, based on 1,078 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

94.5%
side extension approval rate
1,078
Side Extension decisions
1,019
Approved
59
Refused
93.4%
Sandwell overall

Side Extension applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the Sandwell average (93.4%).

How side extension compares in Sandwell

Side Extension (1,078 decided)
94.5%
Sandwell all applications (7,050 decided)
93.4%

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Other project types in Sandwell

Rear Extension (3,157 decided)
93.4%
Garage / Parking (446 decided)
91.9%
90.8%
Conservatory (313 decided)
95.5%
Extension (General) (259 decided)
91.1%
Front Extension (233 decided)
94.4%
Dormer (220 decided)
87.3%
Wraparound Extension (195 decided)
95.9%
Loft Conversion (170 decided)
92.9%
Outbuilding (109 decided)
92.7%
New Build (53 decided)
88.7%
HMO (38 decided)
100.0%
96.9%
Flat Conversion (28 decided)
96.4%
Annex (12 decided)
91.7%
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