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Rear Extension approval rate in Southampton

Southampton approved 91.9% of rear extension applications, based on 185 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

91.9%
rear extension approval rate
185
Rear Extension decisions
170
Approved
15
Refused
90.7%
Southampton overall

Rear Extension applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the Southampton average (90.7%).

How rear extension compares in Southampton

Rear Extension (185 decided)
91.9%
Southampton all applications (1,007 decided)
90.7%

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Other project types in Southampton

Side Extension (64 decided)
84.4%
Garage / Parking (49 decided)
89.8%
Extension (General) (33 decided)
100.0%
Dormer (32 decided)
81.2%
Conservatory (28 decided)
85.7%
New Build (20 decided)
85.0%
94.1%
92.3%
Loft Conversion (11 decided)
90.9%
Front Extension (10 decided)
90.0%
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