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Rear extension approval rate in Shetland

Shetland approved 98.3% of rear extension applications, based on 59 decisions analysed.

Last updated: October 2026

98.3%
rear extension approval rate
59
Rear extension decisions
58
Approved
1
Refused
98.2%
Shetland overall

This rate rests on 59 decisions, a small sample, so treat it with caution.

How rear extension applications compare in Shetland

Rear extension (59 decided)
98.3%
Shetland all applications (7,709 decided)
98.2%

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Other project types in Shetland

Garage and parking (1,135 decided)
98.9%
Other extension (835 decided)
98.9%
Outbuilding (598 decided)
98.5%
98.0%
New build (250 decided)
98.8%
Conservatory (73 decided)
100.0%
Dormer (35 decided)
100.0%
Side extension (18 decided)
100.0%
Basement (18 decided)
88.9%
Annex (17 decided)
100.0%
Loft conversion (12 decided)
100.0%
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