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Rear Extension approval rate in Torfaen

Torfaen approved 95.0% of rear extension applications, based on 581 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

95.0%
rear extension approval rate
581
Rear Extension decisions
552
Approved
29
Refused
92.5%
Torfaen overall

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

How rear extension compares in Torfaen

Rear Extension (581 decided)
95.0%
Torfaen all applications (4,903 decided)
92.5%

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Other project types in Torfaen

Extension (General) (806 decided)
90.9%
Garage / Parking (796 decided)
91.1%
Side Extension (308 decided)
93.5%
Conservatory (259 decided)
97.7%
88.9%
Outbuilding (162 decided)
91.4%
Dormer (148 decided)
91.9%
Loft Conversion (88 decided)
89.8%
Front Extension (82 decided)
91.5%
New Build (81 decided)
81.5%
Annex (35 decided)
88.6%
89.3%
Basement (17 decided)
94.1%
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