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Front Extension approval rate in South Downs

South Downs approved 93.0% of front extension applications, based on 115 decisions analysed.

Last updated: September 2026

93.0%
front extension approval rate
115
Front Extension decisions
107
Approved
8
Refused
91.2%
South Downs overall

Front Extension applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the South Downs average (91.2%).

How front extension compares in South Downs

Front Extension (115 decided)
93.0%
South Downs all applications (5,730 decided)
91.2%

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Other project types in South Downs

Garage / Parking (1,564 decided)
90.7%
Rear Extension (1,027 decided)
93.0%
Outbuilding (981 decided)
94.9%
Extension (General) (842 decided)
93.8%
Side Extension (576 decided)
91.3%
Dormer (439 decided)
88.2%
82.1%
Conservatory (387 decided)
94.8%
New Build (259 decided)
84.9%
Annex (210 decided)
89.5%
Loft Conversion (170 decided)
83.5%
86.8%
Basement (68 decided)
94.1%
74.3%
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