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Side Extension approval rate in West Lothian

West Lothian approved 84.6% of side extension applications, based on 39 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

84.6%
side extension approval rate
39
Side Extension decisions
33
Approved
6
Refused
90.7%
West Lothian overall

Side Extension applications are refused more often than the West Lothian average (90.7%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How side extension compares in West Lothian

Side Extension (39 decided)
84.6%
West Lothian all applications (13,423 decided)
90.7%

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Other project types in West Lothian

Extension (General) (3,886 decided)
95.2%
Garage / Parking (1,679 decided)
91.5%
85.0%
New Build (658 decided)
84.5%
Dormer (487 decided)
88.5%
Outbuilding (466 decided)
88.8%
Conservatory (393 decided)
96.9%
Rear Extension (81 decided)
95.1%
Annex (40 decided)
87.5%
Flat Conversion (22 decided)
95.5%
Loft Conversion (15 decided)
93.3%
Basement (12 decided)
83.3%
100.0%
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