Rear Extension approval rate in West Suffolk

West Suffolk approved 97.7% of rear extension applications, based on 1,891 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

97.7%

rear extension approval rate

1,891

Rear Extension decisions

1,847

Approved

Refused

94.5%

West Suffolk overall

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

How rear extension compares in West Suffolk

Rear Extension (1,891 decided)

97.7%

West Suffolk all applications (13,569 decided)

94.5%

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