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Side extension approval rate in South Ribble

South Ribble approved 97.2% of side extension applications, based on 612 decisions analysed.

Last updated: October 2026

97.2%
side extension approval rate
612
Side extension decisions
595
Approved
17
Refused
94.4%
South Ribble overall

Side extension applications are approved more often than the South Ribble average (94.4%).

How side extension applications compare in South Ribble

Side extension (612 decided)
97.2%
South Ribble all applications (3,315 decided)
94.4%

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Other project types in South Ribble

Rear extension (1,072 decided)
98.3%
Garage and parking (710 decided)
95.5%
Other extension (344 decided)
95.1%
New build (333 decided)
90.1%
90.4%
Dormer (245 decided)
96.3%
Outbuilding (210 decided)
91.0%
Conservatory (178 decided)
98.9%
Wraparound extension (134 decided)
97.8%
Front extension (80 decided)
98.8%
Annex (69 decided)
97.1%
Loft conversion (51 decided)
98.0%
HMO (28 decided)
92.9%
Basement (12 decided)
91.7%
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