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Side Extension approval rate in Stafford

Stafford approved 86.5% of side extension applications, based on 297 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

86.5%
side extension approval rate
297
Side Extension decisions
257
Approved
40
Refused
83.2%
Stafford overall

Side Extension applications are approved more often than the Stafford average (83.2%), suggesting the council is relatively receptive to these projects.

How side extension compares in Stafford

Side Extension (297 decided)
86.5%
Stafford all applications (2,971 decided)
83.2%

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Other project types in Stafford

Garage / Parking (483 decided)
80.7%
Rear Extension (451 decided)
86.5%
Extension (General) (290 decided)
79.7%
75.7%
Outbuilding (173 decided)
80.9%
New Build (115 decided)
70.4%
Conservatory (87 decided)
92.0%
Dormer (73 decided)
79.5%
Front Extension (61 decided)
86.9%
Loft Conversion (49 decided)
83.7%
90.9%
Annex (30 decided)
86.7%
HMO (16 decided)
100.0%
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