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Front Extension approval rate in Swindon

Swindon approved 88.6% of front extension applications, based on 105 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

88.6%
front extension approval rate
105
Front Extension decisions
93
Approved
12
Refused
94.3%
Swindon overall

Front Extension applications are refused more often than the Swindon average (94.3%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How front extension compares in Swindon

Front Extension (105 decided)
88.6%
Swindon all applications (3,908 decided)
94.3%

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Other project types in Swindon

Rear Extension (1,075 decided)
93.0%
Side Extension (436 decided)
92.4%
Garage / Parking (347 decided)
91.4%
Conservatory (221 decided)
95.9%
New Build (217 decided)
88.5%
Dormer (143 decided)
87.4%
Extension (General) (96 decided)
92.7%
83.1%
Outbuilding (60 decided)
93.3%
96.2%
Loft Conversion (19 decided)
84.2%
Annex (13 decided)
84.6%
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