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Rear Extension approval rate in Spelthorne

Spelthorne approved 85.9% of rear extension applications, based on 661 decisions analysed.

Last updated: September 2026

85.9%
rear extension approval rate
661
Rear Extension decisions
568
Approved
93
Refused
82.5%
Spelthorne overall

Rear Extension applications are approved more often than the Spelthorne average (82.5%), suggesting the council is relatively receptive to these projects.

How rear extension compares in Spelthorne

Rear Extension (661 decided)
85.9%
Spelthorne all applications (1,087 decided)
82.5%

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Other project types in Spelthorne

Garage / Parking (322 decided)
79.8%
Side Extension (245 decided)
83.7%
Dormer (239 decided)
75.7%
Loft Conversion (149 decided)
73.8%
Outbuilding (115 decided)
88.7%
Conservatory (104 decided)
90.4%
74.5%
Front Extension (90 decided)
86.7%
58.7%
87.8%
New Build (55 decided)
80.0%
Extension (General) (54 decided)
77.8%
HMO (54 decided)
42.6%
Flat Conversion (16 decided)
31.2%
Annex (12 decided)
75.0%
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