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Side extension approval rate in South Norfolk

South Norfolk approved 98.4% of side extension applications, based on 551 decisions analysed.

Last updated: October 2026

98.4%
side extension approval rate
551
Side extension decisions
542
Approved
9
Refused
94.2%
South Norfolk overall

Side extension applications are approved more often than the South Norfolk average (94.2%).

How side extension applications compare in South Norfolk

Side extension (551 decided)
98.4%
South Norfolk all applications (4,314 decided)
94.2%

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Other project types in South Norfolk

Garage and parking (1,098 decided)
93.3%
Rear extension (1,005 decided)
98.1%
Other extension (717 decided)
97.6%
Outbuilding (539 decided)
95.5%
87.6%
New build (252 decided)
84.9%
Annex (201 decided)
94.5%
Front extension (189 decided)
96.8%
Conservatory (184 decided)
100.0%
Dormer (180 decided)
97.8%
Loft conversion (129 decided)
96.1%
97.6%
Flat conversion (15 decided)
80.0%
Basement (13 decided)
100.0%
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