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Front Extension approval rate in South Downs

South Downs approved 92.5% of front extension applications, based on 107 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

92.5%
front extension approval rate
107
Front Extension decisions
99
Approved
8
Refused
93.2%
South Downs overall

Front Extension applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the South Downs average (93.2%).

How front extension compares in South Downs

Front Extension (107 decided)
92.5%
South Downs all applications (10,511 decided)
93.2%

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Other project types in South Downs

Garage / Parking (1,448 decided)
90.6%
Rear Extension (939 decided)
93.3%
Outbuilding (889 decided)
95.1%
Extension (General) (784 decided)
93.6%
Side Extension (530 decided)
92.1%
Dormer (397 decided)
87.9%
82.2%
Conservatory (355 decided)
94.6%
New Build (234 decided)
85.0%
Annex (195 decided)
88.7%
Loft Conversion (149 decided)
83.2%
87.1%
Basement (65 decided)
93.8%
75.0%
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