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Side Extension approval rate in Torfaen

Torfaen approved 94.3% of side extension applications, based on 279 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

94.3%
side extension approval rate
279
Side Extension decisions
263
Approved
16
Refused
92.4%
Torfaen overall

Side Extension applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the Torfaen average (92.4%).

How side extension compares in Torfaen

Side Extension (279 decided)
94.3%
Torfaen all applications (4,592 decided)
92.4%

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Other project types in Torfaen

Extension (General) (771 decided)
90.5%
Garage / Parking (720 decided)
91.1%
Rear Extension (538 decided)
95.2%
Conservatory (248 decided)
98.0%
89.7%
Outbuilding (156 decided)
91.7%
Dormer (133 decided)
92.5%
Loft Conversion (80 decided)
90.0%
New Build (78 decided)
80.8%
Front Extension (77 decided)
93.5%
Annex (29 decided)
86.2%
90.0%
Basement (14 decided)
92.9%
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