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Side Extension approval rate in West Suffolk

West Suffolk approved 96.4% of side extension applications, based on 1,112 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

96.4%
side extension approval rate
1,112
Side Extension decisions
1,072
Approved
40
Refused
94.5%
West Suffolk overall

Side Extension applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the West Suffolk average (94.5%).

How side extension compares in West Suffolk

Side Extension (1,112 decided)
96.4%
West Suffolk all applications (13,569 decided)
94.5%

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Other project types in West Suffolk

Rear Extension (1,891 decided)
97.7%
Garage / Parking (1,779 decided)
91.9%
Outbuilding (584 decided)
95.2%
82.9%
Extension (General) (483 decided)
95.7%
Front Extension (438 decided)
96.8%
Conservatory (422 decided)
98.6%
Dormer (301 decided)
96.0%
Wraparound Extension (231 decided)
97.0%
Annex (202 decided)
91.1%
Loft Conversion (71 decided)
95.8%
Basement (43 decided)
93.0%
Flat Conversion (26 decided)
100.0%
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