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Rear Extension approval rate in Sheffield

Sheffield approved 92.2% of rear extension applications, based on 1,561 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

92.2%
rear extension approval rate
1,561
Rear Extension decisions
1,440
Approved
121
Refused
90.8%
Sheffield overall

Rear Extension applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the Sheffield average (90.8%).

How rear extension compares in Sheffield

Rear Extension (1,561 decided)
92.2%
Sheffield all applications (6,165 decided)
90.8%

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Other project types in Sheffield

Side Extension (1,063 decided)
91.4%
Garage / Parking (1,009 decided)
89.2%
New Build (840 decided)
83.6%
Dormer (441 decided)
85.0%
Extension (General) (277 decided)
91.7%
Front Extension (254 decided)
90.6%
Conservatory (243 decided)
93.0%
Outbuilding (199 decided)
87.9%
92.6%
Basement (113 decided)
91.2%
88.3%
95.2%
HMO (53 decided)
84.9%
Annex (33 decided)
93.9%
Loft Conversion (33 decided)
78.8%
Flat Conversion (14 decided)
92.9%
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