Rear Extension approval rate in Tower Hamlets

Tower Hamlets approved 80.5% of rear extension applications, based on 1,827 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

80.5%

rear extension approval rate

1,827

Rear Extension decisions

1,470

Approved

357

Refused

89.0%

Tower Hamlets overall

Rear Extension applications are refused more often than the Tower Hamlets average (89.0%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How rear extension compares in Tower Hamlets

Rear Extension (1,827 decided)

80.5%

Tower Hamlets all applications (26,296 decided)

89.0%

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