Rear Extension approval rate in Tower Hamlets

Tower Hamlets approved 80.8% of rear extension applications, based on 1,894 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

80.8%

rear extension approval rate

1,894

Rear Extension decisions

1,530

Approved

364

Refused

88.9%

Tower Hamlets overall

Rear Extension applications are refused more often than the Tower Hamlets average (88.9%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How rear extension compares in Tower Hamlets

Rear Extension (1,894 decided)

80.8%

Tower Hamlets all applications (25,697 decided)

88.9%

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