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Outbuilding approval rate in Sutton

Sutton approved 82.0% of outbuilding applications, based on 870 decisions analysed.

Last updated: September 2026

82.0%
outbuilding approval rate
870
Outbuilding decisions
713
Approved
157
Refused
83.3%
Sutton overall

Outbuilding applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the Sutton average (83.3%).

How outbuilding compares in Sutton

Outbuilding (870 decided)
82.0%
Sutton all applications (17,007 decided)
83.3%

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Other project types in Sutton

Rear Extension (7,339 decided)
80.1%
Garage / Parking (4,195 decided)
82.8%
Dormer (3,206 decided)
83.0%
Side Extension (3,086 decided)
79.3%
Extension (General) (2,250 decided)
88.9%
Wraparound Extension (1,110 decided)
79.6%
New Build (1,072 decided)
78.2%
81.3%
Front Extension (963 decided)
77.9%
Flat Conversion (921 decided)
91.4%
82.0%
Conservatory (420 decided)
84.5%
Basement (240 decided)
84.6%
HMO (198 decided)
72.7%
Annex (156 decided)
72.4%
Loft Conversion (153 decided)
79.1%
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