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Side Extension approval rate in South Norfolk

South Norfolk approved 99.1% of side extension applications, based on 323 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

99.1%
side extension approval rate
323
Side Extension decisions
320
Approved
3
Refused
96.8%
South Norfolk overall

Side Extension applications are approved more often than the South Norfolk average (96.8%), suggesting the council is relatively receptive to these projects.

How side extension compares in South Norfolk

Side Extension (323 decided)
99.1%
South Norfolk all applications (3,731 decided)
96.8%

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Other project types in South Norfolk

Rear Extension (566 decided)
98.6%
Garage / Parking (519 decided)
96.7%
Extension (General) (437 decided)
98.6%
Outbuilding (294 decided)
97.6%
92.5%
Annex (117 decided)
93.2%
New Build (109 decided)
96.3%
Conservatory (108 decided)
100.0%
Front Extension (106 decided)
98.1%
Dormer (93 decided)
98.9%
Loft Conversion (56 decided)
98.2%
97.8%
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