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Side Extension approval rate in West Lancashire

West Lancashire approved 100.0% of side extension applications, based on 298 decisions analysed.

Last updated: April 2026

100.0%
side extension approval rate
298
Side Extension decisions
298
Approved
0
Refused
95.1%
West Lancashire overall

Side Extension applications are approved more often than the West Lancashire average (95.1%), suggesting the council is relatively receptive to these projects.

How side extension compares in West Lancashire

Side Extension (298 decided)
100.0%
West Lancashire all applications (3,928 decided)
95.1%

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Other project types in West Lancashire

Garage / Parking (588 decided)
97.8%
Rear Extension (551 decided)
99.1%
Extension (General) (489 decided)
94.3%
Dormer (173 decided)
99.4%
Outbuilding (173 decided)
97.1%
94.3%
Conservatory (156 decided)
99.4%
New Build (129 decided)
95.3%
Loft Conversion (74 decided)
100.0%
Front Extension (47 decided)
100.0%
100.0%
HMO (16 decided)
100.0%
Annex (15 decided)
93.3%
Basement (10 decided)
100.0%
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