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Side Extension approval rate in Stockport

Stockport approved 95.9% of side extension applications, based on 73 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

95.9%
side extension approval rate
73
Side Extension decisions
70
Approved
3
Refused
92.5%
Stockport overall

Side Extension applications are approved more often than the Stockport average (92.5%), suggesting the council is relatively receptive to these projects.

How side extension compares in Stockport

Side Extension (73 decided)
95.9%
Stockport all applications (455 decided)
92.5%

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Other project types in Stockport

Rear Extension (126 decided)
97.6%
Garage / Parking (64 decided)
90.6%
Dormer (38 decided)
92.1%
Conservatory (21 decided)
100.0%
Extension (General) (21 decided)
90.5%
100.0%
Loft Conversion (17 decided)
88.2%
Front Extension (15 decided)
93.3%
92.9%
Outbuilding (12 decided)
75.0%
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