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Outbuilding approval rate in Westminster

Westminster approved 88.4% of outbuilding applications, based on 586 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

88.4%
outbuilding approval rate
586
Outbuilding decisions
518
Approved
68
Refused
90.8%
Westminster overall

Outbuilding applications are refused more often than the Westminster average (90.8%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How outbuilding compares in Westminster

Outbuilding (586 decided)
88.4%
Westminster all applications (60,698 decided)
90.8%

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Other project types in Westminster

Basement (9,448 decided)
92.8%
Extension (General) (3,274 decided)
91.0%
Rear Extension (3,068 decided)
87.7%
Loft Conversion (2,936 decided)
88.6%
Garage / Parking (2,685 decided)
93.6%
New Build (1,297 decided)
92.8%
Dormer (1,160 decided)
86.1%
91.5%
Flat Conversion (590 decided)
96.6%
Conservatory (585 decided)
90.4%
Side Extension (465 decided)
88.6%
HMO (119 decided)
77.3%
Annex (105 decided)
94.3%
Front Extension (49 decided)
89.8%
82.1%
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