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Side Extension approval rate in St Helens

St Helens approved of side extension applications, based on 64 decisions analysed.

Last updated: September 2026

%
side extension approval rate
64
Side Extension decisions
Approved
Refused
St Helens overall

Side Extension applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the St Helens average (–).

How side extension compares in St Helens

Side Extension (64 decided)
St Helens all applications (283 decided)

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Other project types in St Helens

Rear Extension (107 decided)
Garage / Parking (70 decided)
Conservatory (26 decided)
Dormer (24 decided)
Extension (General) (22 decided)
New Build (16 decided)
Outbuilding (13 decided)
Front Extension (13 decided)
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