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Rear Extension approval rate in Shetland

Shetland approved 97.8% of rear extension applications, based on 46 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

97.8%
rear extension approval rate
46
Rear Extension decisions
45
Approved
1
Refused
98.4%
Shetland overall

Rear Extension applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the Shetland average (98.4%).

How rear extension compares in Shetland

Rear Extension (46 decided)
97.8%
Shetland all applications (6,267 decided)
98.4%

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Other project types in Shetland

Garage / Parking (810 decided)
98.6%
Extension (General) (624 decided)
98.6%
Outbuilding (468 decided)
98.1%
97.8%
New Build (177 decided)
98.9%
Dormer (20 decided)
100.0%
Conservatory (19 decided)
100.0%
Basement (17 decided)
88.2%
Side Extension (12 decided)
100.0%
Loft Conversion (11 decided)
100.0%
Annex (11 decided)
100.0%
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