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Side Extension approval rate in Winchester

Winchester approved 97.1% of side extension applications, based on 561 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

97.1%
side extension approval rate
561
Side Extension decisions
545
Approved
16
Refused
94.9%
Winchester overall

Side Extension applications are approved more often than the Winchester average (94.9%), suggesting the council is relatively receptive to these projects.

How side extension compares in Winchester

Side Extension (561 decided)
97.1%
Winchester all applications (7,039 decided)
94.9%

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Other project types in Winchester

Garage / Parking (1,076 decided)
94.6%
Rear Extension (958 decided)
97.4%
Extension (General) (491 decided)
95.3%
Outbuilding (392 decided)
92.9%
Dormer (351 decided)
95.7%
88.1%
Conservatory (250 decided)
98.0%
Loft Conversion (239 decided)
95.0%
New Build (168 decided)
82.1%
Front Extension (145 decided)
96.6%
Annex (98 decided)
92.9%
96.6%
Basement (44 decided)
93.2%
96.8%
HMO (19 decided)
78.9%
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