Side Extension approval rate in Stafford

Stafford approved 87.7% of side extension applications, based on 496 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

87.7%

side extension approval rate

496

Side Extension decisions

435

Approved

Refused

84.5%

Stafford overall

Side Extension applications are approved more often than the Stafford average (84.5%), suggesting the council is relatively receptive to these projects.

How side extension compares in Stafford

Side Extension (496 decided)

87.7%

Stafford all applications (4,619 decided)

84.5%

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