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Side Extension approval rate in Solihull

Solihull approved 94.4% of side extension applications, based on 965 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

94.4%
side extension approval rate
965
Side Extension decisions
911
Approved
54
Refused
92.0%
Solihull overall

Side Extension applications are approved more often than the Solihull average (92.0%), suggesting the council is relatively receptive to these projects.

How side extension compares in Solihull

Side Extension (965 decided)
94.4%
Solihull all applications (5,829 decided)
92.0%

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Other project types in Solihull

Rear Extension (1,725 decided)
91.2%
Garage / Parking (1,008 decided)
92.6%
Extension (General) (560 decided)
95.4%
Front Extension (399 decided)
94.7%
Dormer (328 decided)
91.5%
Loft Conversion (251 decided)
90.0%
Outbuilding (232 decided)
92.2%
81.3%
Conservatory (207 decided)
93.2%
Wraparound Extension (175 decided)
92.0%
New Build (163 decided)
85.9%
Annex (43 decided)
81.4%
86.0%
Basement (14 decided)
92.9%
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