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Rear Extension approval rate in Swale

Swale approved 86.1% of rear extension applications, based on 244 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

86.1%
rear extension approval rate
244
Rear Extension decisions
210
Approved
34
Refused
91.3%
Swale overall

Rear Extension applications are refused more often than the Swale average (91.3%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How rear extension compares in Swale

Rear Extension (244 decided)
86.1%
Swale all applications (1,693 decided)
91.3%

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Other project types in Swale

Garage / Parking (320 decided)
87.8%
Side Extension (113 decided)
86.7%
New Build (94 decided)
80.9%
77.4%
Outbuilding (85 decided)
90.6%
Dormer (77 decided)
93.5%
Loft Conversion (64 decided)
93.8%
Conservatory (45 decided)
95.6%
Front Extension (44 decided)
95.5%
Extension (General) (41 decided)
97.6%
Annex (25 decided)
92.0%
81.0%
Basement (10 decided)
70.0%
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