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Side Extension approval rate in Stoke-on-Trent

Stoke-on-Trent approved 87.9% of side extension applications, based on 265 decisions analysed.

Last updated: September 2026

87.9%
side extension approval rate
265
Side Extension decisions
233
Approved
32
Refused
81.4%
Stoke-on-Trent overall

Side Extension applications are approved more often than the Stoke-on-Trent average (81.4%), suggesting the council is relatively receptive to these projects.

How side extension compares in Stoke-on-Trent

Side Extension (265 decided)
87.9%
Stoke-on-Trent all applications (1,632 decided)
81.4%

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Other project types in Stoke-on-Trent

Rear Extension (363 decided)
87.9%
66.2%
Garage / Parking (172 decided)
84.9%
New Build (92 decided)
78.3%
Extension (General) (76 decided)
80.3%
Dormer (62 decided)
77.4%
Loft Conversion (55 decided)
76.4%
92.7%
Front Extension (54 decided)
85.2%
HMO (41 decided)
63.4%
Outbuilding (37 decided)
73.0%
Flat Conversion (22 decided)
54.5%
77.8%
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