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Dormer approval rate in Scarborough

Scarborough approved 86.7% of dormer applications, based on 15 decisions analysed.

Last updated: September 2026

86.7%
dormer approval rate
15
Dormer decisions
13
Approved
2
Refused
85.2%
Scarborough overall

Dormer applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the Scarborough average (85.2%).

How dormer compares in Scarborough

Dormer (15 decided)
86.7%
Scarborough all applications (243 decided)
85.2%

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Other project types in Scarborough

Garage / Parking (45 decided)
84.4%
Rear Extension (36 decided)
94.4%
Extension (General) (27 decided)
92.6%
New Build (26 decided)
88.5%
Side Extension (19 decided)
94.7%
Outbuilding (17 decided)
88.2%
94.1%
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