Front Extension approval rate in West Suffolk

West Suffolk approved 96.8% of front extension applications, based on 438 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

96.8%

front extension approval rate

438

Front Extension decisions

424

Approved

Refused

94.5%

West Suffolk overall

Front Extension applications are approved more often than the West Suffolk average (94.5%), suggesting the council is relatively receptive to these projects.

How front extension compares in West Suffolk

Front Extension (438 decided)

96.8%

West Suffolk all applications (13,569 decided)

94.5%

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